We got a couple of Spring-like days and then we descended back into gray skies, chilly temps, and rain. Well, it's almost May so it's time for those April Showers to get lost -- don't you think? There was a lot of synchronicity going on this week, too: meeting the DJ from the station I … Continue reading Enough with the rain!: 4/23 – 29 Weekly Wrap
Month: April 2018
The Case of the Missing Water Bottle: Runfessions April 2018
I runfess the weather forecasters are driving me crazy. Not that that’s news. Up until today the forecast for Sunday’s race was good. Cold, but that’s good for me in a race. Now it’s for a cold rain. Who knows? Maybe it will still be dry. Because we know how accurate they are. See how … Continue reading The Case of the Missing Water Bottle: Runfessions April 2018
April 2018: Did I pass?
April wasn't as busy as March, but the weather -- well, you know. It had me feeling kind of meh for a lot of the month -- but not actively sick. April also ushered in my first race of 2018 & there's actually another race on the schedule for this weekend. And yes, I know … Continue reading April 2018: Did I pass?
Hazy Shade of Winter: 4/16 – 22 Weekly Wrap
I know, I know, it's Spring. Tell that to MN. This week was so incredibly foul weather-wise until the weekend -- endless gray, pouring cold rain on Monday, and I felt kind of meh for much of the week. I'm blaming the lack of sunshine (and yes, I take a Vitamin D supplement). I'm joining … Continue reading Hazy Shade of Winter: 4/16 – 22 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to Know You’re a Runner
You might be a runner if . . . This post was inspired by Laurie @ Meditations in Motion's post on Are You Really a Runner? (read it here). Maybe you can even read this post in five minutes (or perhaps a bit more) -- and get a few laughs along the way, too. I … Continue reading 5 Ways to Know You’re a Runner
Delmar Dash Race Recap 4/15/18
This race keeps getting later and later in the year, and yet the weather doesn't seem to improve. Two years ago, the last time I ran this 5 mile race, it was the beginning of April and it snowed. Our forecast was for an ice storm the night before -- but for once, thankfully, the … Continue reading Delmar Dash Race Recap 4/15/18
First Race 2018: 4/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
As I was gearing up for my first race of 2018 my body was rebelling a bit with some unexpected tiredness. Or maybe it was just the weather? Not to mention the forecast for the race today was giving us all fits -- ice! I kid you not. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from … Continue reading First Race 2018: 4/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to get your OM on
And now you'll just have to meditate to get rid of that nice little ear worm, right? I could go into all the ways meditation can benefit you, but then this wouldn't be readable in five minutes. Who am I kidding, it still won't be -- but I'm trying! I have been meditating almost daily … Continue reading 5 Ways to get your OM on
What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
Treadmills: love em or hate em? Treadmills definitely seem to be polarizing among runners. I'd almost say either you love them or you hate them, but there is a middle ground, and that's where I think I fall. My treadmill story in a nutshell So what's my treadmill story? In a nutshell, when I first … Continue reading What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
Mother Nature Won’t Let Up: 4/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
I try not to complain about weather too much. Let's face it, no matter where you live, weather is a challenge. Our first week of April went like this: Snow, rain, rain, very cold and windy, snow changing to rain changing back to snow, very cold and windy, snow showers & cold. Did I mention … Continue reading Mother Nature Won’t Let Up: 4/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
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