Between all the colorful leaves, the lakes/ponds, and grasses, it's been easy to find my rainbows out in nature these days. Hopefully these memories will help sustain me through the long, cold, dark, dreary Winter. Or maybe I'll find more beauty in nature this Winter; who knows? I runfess . . . During our 3 … Continue reading Finding Rainbows in Nature: Runfessions October 2020
Month: October 2020
Hold On: October 2020
October had no races, virtual or otherwise. In fact, it was probably the least amount of running I did in 2020 with a 2 week running break, and now trying to squeeze in running around hopefully coaxing Lola back to health. October also saw tempers fraying, the election getting on everyone's nerves, and COVID once … Continue reading Hold On: October 2020
Best & Worst of Times: 10/19 – 25 WRD
This week didn't start off as I planned, but it was pretty good -- until the weekend. Then things went rapidly downhill. I had targeted a park that was a little further away than we usually go for our anniversary roadtrip. I'd been there, once, and I thought Mr. Judy might enjoy it, too. We … Continue reading Best & Worst of Times: 10/19 – 25 WRD
Just Respect & Compassion
Have you seen the memes? The ones about not living your life in fear because of Coronavirus? This is a highly personal post, and one I put a great deal of thought into. It would be much easier to not to write this post, but in the end, I felt it was important for me … Continue reading Just Respect & Compassion
I Finished It: 40 Day Kriya
Remember that 40 Day Kriya? You can read about it in this post here if you missed it. I finished it! What did I learn? It was a lot like running! In some ways. Get it done first thing It is suggested that you do it before 6 am; the effects are supposed to be … Continue reading I Finished It: 40 Day Kriya
Mr. Judy to the Rescue: 10/12 – 18 WRD
Yes, there is some running to report this week! Nothing wild, just a few short runs. Still lots of Yoga and walking. Less walking, though, because . . . running. My running miles basically replaced my extra walking miles from the previous week. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and reporting on easing … Continue reading Mr. Judy to the Rescue: 10/12 – 18 WRD
1 Reason I Took a Running Break
When should you take a break from running? I do think it does a body good once in a while. Any repetitive activity leaves you open to injury. Switching it up and giving your body a break is one way to stay injury free. Fairytales and Fitness Pay attention to your RHR (resting heart rate) … Continue reading 1 Reason I Took a Running Break
Another Reason to Try Nasal Breathing?
One of the commenters on the first part of why I tried nasal breathing (read it here) said she did it to make sure she ran her easy runs easy. This is even sort of ties into the actual topic this week -- my thoughts on rest days -- I write about that a lot! … Continue reading Another Reason to Try Nasal Breathing?
Generator/Instant Pot to the rescue!: 10/5 – 11 WRD
Not running actually frees up some of my time. Yes, I'm walking more, but that doesn't take as much pre- and post-routines (for me). Of course I could explore by running in the places I'm walking, but one problem I have is that I get so sweaty running that I can be uncomfortable post run … Continue reading Generator/Instant Pot to the rescue!: 10/5 – 11 WRD
Why Should You Try Nasal Breathing?
I am always striving to learn, to experiment, to try new things. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't, but you always learn something. Last Spring I decided to try nasal breathing in my running (breathing in and out through my nose). As a Yoga teacher, I know the power of breath. Ancient Yogis thought … Continue reading Why Should You Try Nasal Breathing?
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