September was even busier than the last few months! 2 trips to mom, both with side trips. One day trip as a "family" -- I'd hoped for more, but it wasn't meant to be. Cat sitting for a friend. Planning & executing birthday shenanigans for Mr. Judy. A virtual 10k + virtual 5k walk. September's … Continue reading The People Have the Power: September 2020
Month: September 2020
Leaves are a’popping: 9/21 – 26 WRD
After our cold snap last week, trees are popping out in color all over the place. Way too early, but there's something about the changing leaves . . . even if I never missed that the 17 years we lived in TX! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and running/walking my virtual Dempsey … Continue reading Leaves are a’popping: 9/21 – 26 WRD
Summer of Hamilton: Runfessions September 2020
Sometimes when I fall, I fall hard! It was all Hamilton, all the time this Summer. Watching the movie like five times. Listening to the soundtrack. Visiting the Schuyler Summer home. Reading Hamilton: The Revolution. Then rereading Gore Vidal's Burr, which I read a lot as a kid -- which is surprising, it was kind … Continue reading Summer of Hamilton: Runfessions September 2020
You are an Experiment of 1
It's oh-so-tempting to get caught up in someone else's running journey. I blame Social Media for a lot of that -- but sometimes there's peer pressure in a group of running friends, too. That peer pressure can get you out of a rut and out of your comfort zone -- in a good way sometimes, … Continue reading You are an Experiment of 1
Zooming into the New Year: 9/14 – 20 WRD
Another busy week with an unplanned visit to my mom -- nothing new there, I just hadn't been planning on visiting this week. Mainly because I was deep into prep for Mr. Judy's 60th birthday. It worked out well, though, because we had a family Zoom call on Friday (for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New … Continue reading Zooming into the New Year: 9/14 – 20 WRD
I Started It: a 40 Day Kriya
Kriya is a Sanskrit term. Essentially it's a set of exercises to help move energy throughout the body. Although there is some resemblance to "normal" Yoga asana, it's quite different too. Fairytales and Fitness I am definitely no expert in either Kriyas or Kundalini Yoga, which is the type of Yoga Kriyas are often associated with. … Continue reading I Started It: a 40 Day Kriya
I Feel the Need for Speed . . .
New runners often have two concerns: How do I get faster? When will I feel like I'm not dying? The not dying question is usually answered simply: slow down! Getting faster? That's more complicated. Here are a few things you can try. Disclaimer: I am not a running coach, and I am not going … Continue reading I Feel the Need for Speed . . .
Close Encounters . . .: 9/7 – 13 WRD
. . . The Cat Edition It was a busy week with going back and forth to a friend's house for four days to take care of her cats. Just in the mornings! She told me I was unlikely to see either of the cats -- will she or won't she? That's in the favorites! … Continue reading Close Encounters . . .: 9/7 – 13 WRD
Playing Cards for Running
Did you know that there are card decks for all sorts of topics? Yes, I have a few different card decks for Yoga. I have a couple for positive affirmations. Imagine my surprise, though, when I went looking for running card decks and came up empty. Fairytales and Fitness So I decided to just make … Continue reading Playing Cards for Running
The ABCs of Motivation
Motivation comes and motivation goes. Sometimes we're super focused and dedicated, and other times we just want to pull the covers over our heads. That's normal! If you find your motivation slipping, though, and you really want to get it back, just turn to the alphabet. Always have a Goal There's absolutely nothing wrong with … Continue reading The ABCs of Motivation
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