Holly of HoHo Runs tagged me to answer a few questions. What is something people might be surprised to learn about you? People can never guess my ancestry. It's Russian (so is my husband's). I only had one grandparent born in the USA. On the 4th of July, no less. His name was Sam. Have you ever … Continue reading What would surprise you about me?
Month: July 2015
Friday Food Porn #1
I tried, for a short time, to do a blog about cookbooks. I had a great blog name, but I didn't stick with it. Food & cooking & baking & cookbooks are still one of my passions. I am not one of those people who just throw in a little of this & a little … Continue reading Friday Food Porn #1
5 Fitness Trends I Won’t Try
Today I'm linking up with Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run for 5 things I won't try. I like trying stuff, but there are plenty of things I won't do. A Juice Cleanse I think there are times to eat cleaner than normal … Continue reading 5 Fitness Trends I Won’t Try
What amazes me about running
It always amazes me the difference a race makes to my pace. I won't say running 11 minute miles are easy for me, but they are far easier in a race than in a training run. Thank you, adrenaline. I'm amazed at how much stuff I need to run. Of course, you don't need stuff … Continue reading What amazes me about running
Am I a humble runner? And just what does humble mean?
Humble: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance It took me a while to wrap my head around the difference between humble & modest (next week's word). A little sleuthing, and it turns out humble refers to your behavior towards others, and modest is your opinion of yourself. I've been … Continue reading Am I a humble runner? And just what does humble mean?
Social Media Share
Erika @ MCM Mama Runs hosts Tuesdays on the Run with April @ Run the great wide somewhere and Patty @ My no-guilt life! Today we are getting social. When I first read this topic, I was scratching my head. Social media share: what does that mean? Turns out we're supposed to share where you can … Continue reading Social Media Share
Running for ice cream & racing: 6/29 – 7/5 Weekly Update
Monday: Another busy day. Walked the dogs than ran an easy 3 miles in my new Newtons & sparkle skirt using 4 minute/30 second run/walk intervals. Off to the vet again, this time with Gizmo. Having a geriatric cat & 2 senior dogs is time consuming! Made a healthy strawberry "shortcake" from a recipe … Continue reading Running for ice cream & racing: 6/29 – 7/5 Weekly Update
Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/15
This is the second year I've run the Firecracker4. Last year was very warm & humid. I'd just done a half a few weeks before, so I was just out to have fun. This year was different. Maybe because my finish time of my last half was disappointing. Maybe because it was perfect summer racing … Continue reading Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/15
But I could never do that
Every time I visit my parents, which is fairly often, the conversation turns to my last run or race. Inevitably my mom says "but I could never do that". This from a woman who had buried a child & both her brothers by my age & graduated college when I graduated high school, because she … Continue reading But I could never do that
When you finish but you quit
Wendy at Taking the Long Way Home shared Tahira's blog post on Mental toughness. And it got me thinking, as a good blog post should. I finished my ZOOMA Annapolis Half Marathon. It had the dreaded three: hot, hilly & humid. I've done hot & hilly halfs before so I thought I knew what to expect. I … Continue reading When you finish but you quit
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