We celebrated my Dad's birthday again last weekend with a lunch at the Culinary Institute of America for all the grandkids, siblings, my cousin and her husband who live not too far away, and of course, my parents last weekend. So I was on a bit of social media diet this past weekend. Did ya … Continue reading We were trumped: 4/11-17 Weekly Wrap
Month: April 2016
5 Friday Favorite Fashion Finds
I might just be stretching the Friday 5 rules a wee bit today. I'm talking fashion again, obviously. My passion for fashion is almost as strong (stronger?) as my passion for running -- but nothing trumps my passion for chocolate! At least I snuck in some Skirtsports. And I wouldn't do that if I wasn't … Continue reading 5 Friday Favorite Fashion Finds
Forget downward “dog” . . . : TOLT
. . . .cats are good at yoga too -- especially savasana! I'm Thinking Out Loud about truly random things this thursday: writer's block, eyebrows, weight management, oh my! Creating the perfect eyebrow Ok, I don't know how to do that, you got me. But I did read this tip this week and wanted to share it. … Continue reading Forget downward “dog” . . . : TOLT
Good judgement comes from experience
Oddly enough, I don't find runners to be judgemental, the Wednesday Word for this week. You know who I do find to be judgemental? The non-runners! I am a solid BOTP (back of the packer) to sometimes MOTP (middle of the pack), depending on the race and who shows up. My most recent race was a small race … Continue reading Good judgement comes from experience
Would you like me if I weren’t a runner?
I'm not sure if it's because I no longer work, or because it's just my nature, but I tend to think about odd questions. A lot. In fact, one of the reasons I enjoy running is that it actually helps me turn my brain off, especially if I'm running hard -- then I'm usually not … Continue reading Would you like me if I weren’t a runner?
A Tale of 2 Runs: 4/4-10 Weekly Wrap
It was a week of before and afters: before & after the snow, before and after PT, before & after a haircut, and before and after my first sports massage. Join us at the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin. You don't have to be a runner -- just healthy minded people supporting … Continue reading A Tale of 2 Runs: 4/4-10 Weekly Wrap
5 Favorite Postrun Snacks
A while back nuts.com reached out to me to see if I was interested in doing a post on healthy snacking for runners. The first time was the wrong time -- it was the end of the year and I was just exhausted with everything going on with Chester. I kept thinking I should reply, but … Continue reading 5 Favorite Postrun Snacks
At least the days are getting longer: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about how the days are getting longer, and I'm slowly getting my energy back. I like to joke that I'm solar powered. Sure, the weather has mostly sucked lately, but it's not really all that unusual for these parts. And sure, I'm as ready for Spring as the next runner. Sometimes you really just … Continue reading At least the days are getting longer: TOLT
Show me how big your brave is
I am sure I won't be the only blogger going with lyrics from Sara Barellies's song "Brave" for today's Wednesday Word. That's okay -- I love Sara! Fun fact: I saw her at the Austin Rodeo before she became really big. My husband thought she'd be a one hit wonder. Ha! Just like that other girl I talked him … Continue reading Show me how big your brave is
If I could turn back time, take II
Or 7 things I would tell a new runner It's a wonderful life, right? But how many of us would change things if we were given the chance? Which is exactly what today's Tuesdays on the Run linkup: asks: What advice would you give your new runner self? I love learning about new things, and when I'm interested … Continue reading If I could turn back time, take II
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