StrongByStrand

Hello!

hello!
26 Sep

As we head into the Fall, I thought it would be a good idea to do an introduction post. There have been lots of new followers and questions coming in so this is a good time. I recently became a volunteer run/walk coach for the Team in Training charity of the Leukemia and Lymphoma society […]

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November

02 Nov

Yesterday, I had planned to run the TCS NYC marathon for the second time. It is the 50th anniversary of the race and I started running at 50 so it all works. Since signing up in Jan 2020 alot has changed. The race went virtual, along with any and all training races I had planned. […]

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MileHigh Run club is awesome!

MileHigh Run club is awesome!
11 Feb

Hey Squad, If you live in the NY area and love to run, you have to check out the MileHigh Run club.  The first class is free so you can see if its the kind of class that you like before committing any boutique class dollars.  My daughter Laura (the wind beneath all my running) […]

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#TBT- My story in Huffington Post

#TBT- My story in Huffington Post
02 Feb

Hey Squad, I thought that I would share this article as a throw back Thursday.  It is from June 2013.  I am so thankful for tall I have experienced since this journey began. Mom Sheds 57 pounds after daughter issues the ultimate challenge. Like many moms, Phyllis Strand was having a hard time getting rid […]

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A week went by…

A week went by…
20 Sep

Hey squad, Last Sunday was the best day. I ran with Laura a half marathon in Westerly, RI. We had a good day.  The best part was Pamela officially ran her first 5K. We all are rocking our medals! This Sunday was not so fun. I ran 11 miles and I felt every step. My legs […]

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