I listened to Bravey by Alexi Pappas (Amazon Affiliate link here) while driving back and forth to my mom. I didn't follow Alexi closely, but I'd heard of her, so let's just say a lot of her memoir was news to me. The rule of thirds stuck with me. I'm linking up with My First … Continue reading The Rule of Thirds
Chipping Away at To-dos: 8/1 – 7 WRD
Except for the heatwave a relatively quiet week. My to-do lists were quite long, but my motivation wasn't strong -- I blame the heat! Good thing I prioritize the three most important things. They usually get done. I chip away at the rest. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and easing back … Continue reading Chipping Away at To-dos: 8/1 – 7 WRD
What to do with Coconut Water: Tea/coffee Date August 2022
I'm joining Coco and Deborah and sharing more wildlife as seen on the run, as well as stuff heard on the run lately. And another lost keys story! If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . .I'd tell you on one long run recently I heard some interesting conversations. Let's start off with a bang, shall we? There … Continue reading What to do with Coconut Water: Tea/coffee Date August 2022
Stick a fork in July; it’s done!: 7/25 – 31 WRD
I had already decided to take a week off running this week -- good thing, too, because I can't even begin to tell you how exhausted I was when I got back from my moms mid week. It's always tiring, but throw in that extreme heat -- wowza! I sincerely hope that I don't have … Continue reading Stick a fork in July; it’s done!: 7/25 – 31 WRD
Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
. . . You'll see the sun come shining through for you I just love that song (Charlie Chaplin if you didn't know) I runfess . . .I invested in a couple of pairs of new running shoes during Prime Days. I will usually go through about 4-5 pairs a year and it was time. … Continue reading Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
Compassion: July 2022
Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering. -- Dalai Lama The above quote rang really true for me. Not just for my mom, either. We'll leave it at that. How did July go? Let's see! Getting in scheduled runsRunning was going pretty well until we got to the second half of July … Continue reading Compassion: July 2022
Just Play It Cool, Boy!: 7/18 – 24 WRD
Can you name that movie? I was a little disappointed that the recent remake was very similar to the original movie. It was good, but why make it if you're not adding something original? It did add a little, but truly mostly it seemed very similar -- to me, anyway. I hope that you've been … Continue reading Just Play It Cool, Boy!: 7/18 – 24 WRD
5 Things You Need in Your Trunk in the Summer
Sometimes the right things in my trunk have really saved the day for my running 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. Today I'm sharing 5 things you should have in your trunk. Or at least somewhere in your car! 1: SunglassesMy … Continue reading 5 Things You Need in Your Trunk in the Summer
Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
I explored the link between Summer running and elevated heart rate on the run last week in this post here. I continued to see oddly elevated HR during some runs -- and not others. What effects high heart rate? So doing a little sleuthing, here are some more things that can increase your HR while … Continue reading Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD
A busy week even though I really tried to get in two rest days -- the second one was a bit too busy to really qualify as rest, though. Especially when my sister texted to tell me the aide is having more medical work done and I'll be going down at the end of the … Continue reading Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD