Dirt in your skirt blog

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Posted on December 11, 2011 by Margaret Schlachter
I am officially in the holding pattern between races. One race just completed last week and letting my body recover and another race looming next weekend for which I need to taper. It’s during this time that I have the chance, in theory to just rest. In reality it becomes......
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Posted on December 10, 2011 by Margaret Schlachter
One of the greatest things about running is it gives you the chance to just be. As I wrote yesterday, I took an escape from work and just went for a run. It was during that time that many thoughts and memories flooded my mind. Thoughts about the upcoming race,......
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Posted on December 9, 2011 by Margaret Schlachter
Somedays I feel it in me, I need to run. I need to be active. It’s a craving I get deep inside of me, a lot like sometimes I need to eat pizza. When I want it and need it I know it. Even still a little sore and tired......
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Posted on December 8, 2011 by Margaret Schlachter
Recently, one of my co-workers turned me onto a new all natural energy bar made in Vermont. I am always intrigued to try new products and even more when it’s something that’s local. The initial batch I tried was especially made for my co-worker and had chocolate instead of dried......
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Posted on December 7, 2011 by Margaret Schlachter
It’s December, it’s Vermont and what did I decide to do today, tryout my new wetsuit. Yes, I broke down and got a wetsuit. I had actually wanted one for months but couldn’t give myself a good excuse, until World’s Toughest Mudder. So now I am the owner of a......