There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. -- John Holmes Compassion continues to be a struggle. So I picked a great word for me, right? It's not that I'm not compassionate, just that I'm human. How did June go? Let's see! Getting in scheduled runsRunning continued to … Continue reading Compassion: June 2022
No Place like Home: 6/20 – 26 WRD
After about 3 days at my moms, not gonna lie: I was dragging this week. Everyone needs a little downtime sometimes. So far this Summer has been much less wet than last Summer (I know, it's early days!) and I've really enjoyed my reading outside in the backyard -- and being able to film in … Continue reading No Place like Home: 6/20 – 26 WRD
Multitasking doesn’t pay off: Runfessions June 2022
I runfess . . .As tempting as it is to leave the foam rolling until after practicing Yoga in the morning, I have learned my lesson and know that I have to do it before -- or it just won't get done. I runfess . . .I mentioned last week that my Garmin has been … Continue reading Multitasking doesn’t pay off: Runfessions June 2022
Good Karma 5k Race Recap
How could you not want to run a race called Good Karma? Add to that that it's at a park that's quite close to me that I know very well. It's a good cause, too -- from the Website: All net proceeds from the Good Karma 5K Run/Walk will benefit AIM for Seva and the Regional … Continue reading Good Karma 5k Race Recap
The Need for Speed: 6/13 – 19 WRD
Another busy week, but some fun things in there. A movie -- I think you might be able to guess which one if you like movies, although it's a nod to the original; a race, and pierogis! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and giving thanks for unseasonably cool weather on race … Continue reading The Need for Speed: 6/13 – 19 WRD
Running through the Koshas
I ran 9 miles a few weeks ago, so I had plenty of time to think during that run. Which is how I came up with this subject. There are 5 Koshas, so it fit perfectly. What is a Kosha, you ask? According to most Yoga philosophy, you have 5 bodies (some philosophy actually says … Continue reading Running through the Koshas
I Tried It: Squirrel’s Nut Butter
When the anti chafe gel I had been using for years disappeared from Amazon, I was very sad. It had served me well. Now what? I had long heard about Squirrel's Nut Butter (buy it at my Amazon Affiliate link here). It was time to give it a try! If you're a male cyclist, you've … Continue reading I Tried It: Squirrel’s Nut Butter
WTF, Garmin?: 6/6 – 12 WRD
Most of the time my Garmin behaves itself, but every once in a while it really does something funky. My long run this week had a Garmin incident. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and still enjoying mostly great weather this week. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (40 min), AM Walk, Lots of walking … Continue reading WTF, Garmin?: 6/6 – 12 WRD
5 Benefits of Recovery Runs
There were many years that I shunned the Recovery Run, then there was a period when I was running recovery runs on a regular basis. In that period I came to appreciate the Recovery Run. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Recovery Runs
Summer Bucket List 22
If you've ever been involved with caretaking, even if you're not the every day caretaker, you probably know that your life is basically not your own. I'm lucky that I have two siblings and we all play our different roles, but things happen when you least expect it and you just have to do it. … Continue reading Summer Bucket List 22
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