It’s RACE WEEK! Eeeek!! Bring it on Cap City Half! This training cycle has been cold, snowy, icy, windy, rainy, sunny and above all joyful! I GET to do this and on the days that were not ideal, that mantra rang deep in my heart. I dealt with bursitis and tendinitis in my right knee. A first for me. I adjusted my training to rest and heal. Which to be honest was not easy in the beginning -as a self proclaimed overachiever. As I adjusted and leaned into my new norm to heal, I relaxed. I believed in myself. I trusted my training and in the strength of what I have built. I grew to understand how this injury was not a set back but a turning point. I learned that showing myself grace was key to my joy during this training cycle. My body was still giving me what I needed. I could still run. I just had to make a few adjustments and recover better and longer. Here we are race week, one of my most favorite weeks of the year. Toeing that START LINE on Saturday will be a gift. One I never take it for granted. I GET to do this!

RACE DAY CHECK LIST-WHAT I PACK IN MY GEAR CHECK BAG

Oofos for post race recovery

Body Glide

Aquafor

Goodrs

Earbuds

Burts Bees Chapstick

Pair of Sweats

VIP Jacket-usually wear that pre race, take it off before I head to the start line

Hand Held Water Bottle for race-filled with water/Liquid IV, also stocked with race day fuel

SNACKS AND SIPS OF THE WEEK

CHARCUTERIE SNACK PLATE

I love snacking this way. Super simple green grapes, thin pretzels (I love these) and a handful of almonds. If I weren’t lactose intolerant I would totally add cheese cubes to this mix. You can also add salami or pepperoni etc.

COFFEE CONNECTIONS COFFEE BEANS

Marc brought home some of our favorite local roasted coffee beans this week. COFFEE CONNECTIONS HILLIARD does it right, and creates amazing roasted beans. Love being capable of grinding and brewing COFFEE CONNECTIONS at home!

MORE THAN MY SPORT

Celebrating EARTH DAY as I write this. Starting to plan our gardens for the season…one thing I absolutely love doing. There is something really wonderful about the entire experience of being in the garden. About being grounded in the outdoor space that surrounds me. My bare feet in the dirt, the smell of sweet flowers and fresh cut grass. I am grateful for all of earth’s gifts. Simple and easily taken for granted, especially through harsh winter months. This is my happy time of year. It’s a time of rebirth when everything awakens. Browns turn into colors that resemble a Monet painting. I truly love being in my gardens, there is something so healing and peaceful within it all. HAPPY EARTH DAY this week-soak in everything our planet has to offer.

THIS WEEK IN WOMEN IN SPORTS HISTORY

• U.S. Women’s Hockey:The United States defeated Canada in overtime to win the 2025 IIHF World Championship, marking their 10th gold medal in the event. 

• Boston Marathon (1980):Rosie Ruiz was disqualified after winning the women’s division, as it was later discovered she did not actually run the race. 

• Track & Field:Tamara Dorval of American University set a new school record in track, earning her the Gregorio’s Trattoria Student-Athlete of the Week award. 

• NCAA Gymnastics:Oklahoma won the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championship title, defeating teams like Utah, UCLA, and Missouri. 

ALL THE GEAR

STRINGLET

I of course found this sweet bracelet on my social feeds. I had been looking for something I could wear jewelry wise that would symbolize my love for tennis. This was the perfect piece! Tennis racket strings made into a bracelet! I can wear it when I am on the courts, running or in the gym. It is simple and has understated meaning. STRINGLET come in two sizes-I ordered the kid sized (my wrists are tiny, anyone surprised by that?) They also come in a bunch of bright and happy colors! I picked the white, so I can wear it with everything. I will for sure be ordering more! Tennis parents, these would be a great team gift!!

RACE DAY BAG

LOVE this sling bag from SHIRALEAH! It is the perfect size to carry all my race day items. I never want to carry a large tote or backpack-I seriously don’t take that much to fill a large bag. Plus, there will be so many bags in gear check. Consider the gear check space. Think about the other racers and the volunteers who have to organize them all. A small to medium bag is best. I LOVE all the pockets this sling has!! This is one thing I seem to look for in all bags I buy. I also LOVE this bright green color, it comes in a bunch of color choices! With all the bags in gear check, they are marked with bib numbers, etc. A bag that is different than the rest stands out. Its bright color helps the volunteers find my bag quickly. They don’t even need to check for the bib number.

EVENTS TO GET YOU MOVING

OHIO HEALTH CAPITAL CITY HALF AND QUARTER MARATHON AND COLUMBUS PROMISE 5K

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER!

APRIL 26, 2025 8:00am

All races begin and end on S. High Street adjacent to the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons

More than 10,000 runners and walkers will celebrate Columbus and the healthy, active lifestyle at the 2025 OhioHealth Capital City Half & Quarter Marathon and Columbus Promise 5K on Saturday, April 26 in Downtown Columbus.

The “Best Tour Of Columbus On Two Feet” features a distance for everybody: OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon (13.1 miles), OhioHealth Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and the Columbus Promise 5K (3.1 miles).

USE CODE: TORREM3S10 for 10% off your registration!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CAP CITY

FORE! MILER PRESENTED BY

THE OHIO STATE WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER AND THE JAMES

 May 22, 2025

 Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017 

 4 miles

7 p.m.

The FORE! Miler is a 4-mile road race open to runners and walkers that will kick off the 50th playing of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and benefiting Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

The event features a 4-mile tour of Dublin, Ohio, with a finish on the 18th green of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday.

This year’s Post-Race Party will again be held in the Golden Bear Club. Every runner and walker will receive one complimentary beverage at the party, participants 21 and over are eligible to a select beer, wine or signature mixed drink.

Practice Round Tickets
Each race participant receives one  (1) complimentary Good Any Day Practice Round Ticket to the 2025 Memorial Tournament presented by Workday. The complimentary digital ticket is valid for single-day use Monday, May 26; Tuesday, May 27; or Wednesday, May 28 will be emailed to you on Friday, May 23 at the same email address to which you registered for the FORE! Miler.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FORE! MILER

USE CODE:TORREM3S10 FOR 10% off your registration!

STANDING IN MY POWER

TORRE🩷