From dirty bras to popcorn for dinner, today I'm joining up with Marcia at Marcia's Healthy Slice to share my runfessions. Some involve running; some don't. I bet some of them are things you've done, too. C'mon, fess up! It's good for the soul. I runfess . . . It's an oldie but a goodie: I took a … Continue reading Don’t tell mama my runfessions: can you relate?
Month: October 2015
Four Truths & a Lie
Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run gave us free reign for the Friday Five linkup this week. Ever played the game 2 Truths & a Lie? I haven't, but the premise is simple: someone tells you 3 things, and you have to decide … Continue reading Four Truths & a Lie
It’s not senior moments, I swear! I’m just tired
I am not technically a senior citizen. But I still totally have "senior" moments. It's better than believing you're crazy. Today I'm Thinking Out Loud about some of the more memorable senior moments I've had. Or at least the ones I can remember. Seniors on the bus As I was driving off to go running yesterday morning, I saw … Continue reading It’s not senior moments, I swear! I’m just tired
Perspective is point of view, not written in stone
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -- Marcus Aurelius Perspective is the Wednesday word this week. My perspective on running for 40+ years of my life? I can't run. It's too hard. And then once I decided I wanted to start running, and did start running: I … Continue reading Perspective is point of view, not written in stone
5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
It all began with RnR Vegas 2011. My first half marathon, my first night race. I remember going to hear John Bingham, aka the Penguin, speak. He was supposed to be talking about fueling for a night race but I think he just likes to hear himself talk and he didn't really have a lot … Continue reading 5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
Pitiful Strength Training, Good Running & Doggie Hospice: 10/19-10/25 Weekly Wrap
Another tough week. Probably going to be a lot of them in the next couple of weeks. I swear I'm going to try and remember to be in the moment more, and dwell less on what will happen. Today I'm linking up with Holly from HohoRuns and Tricia at MissSippiPiddlin and their weekly wrap linkup. So how was my running … Continue reading Pitiful Strength Training, Good Running & Doggie Hospice: 10/19-10/25 Weekly Wrap
Love is all you need — John Lennon said so!
Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run, chose 5 things you love for this Friday's 5 linkup. It's really difficult to limit it to just 5 things! I could just go on and on. See, I really am a half glass full gal although it … Continue reading Love is all you need — John Lennon said so!
What’s weather got to do with it?
Yes, I am still complaining about the weather. Everyone needs a hobby, right? I'm also Thinking Out Loud about my favorite ways to destress, Thanksgiving, and whether or not pajamas are workout clothes. I want to work as a weatherman/woman We were promised some nice weather this week. I'm still waiting for it! It rains when it's … Continue reading What’s weather got to do with it?
Are runners deprived? I don’t think so!
Deprivation sometimes can be one of the most marvelous teachers. -- Michele Bachmann Deprivation is the Wednesday word this week. To the non-runner, the life of a runner seems like a life full of deprivation: Early nights before early morning runs Watching what we eat to maintain a healthy weight Being sidelined by injuries Missing events because of those … Continue reading Are runners deprived? I don’t think so!
Hey you standing over there . . . can I inspire you?
One reason I started a community page on Facebook and this very blog was the hope that I would inspire others to eat healthy (without depriving yourself) and be active. If this 50+, slow runner can run half marathons, you can too -- if you want to. As I like to say, if I can do it, … Continue reading Hey you standing over there . . . can I inspire you?
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