Wednesday had a high of 50F! Perfect running weather. I went to visit my mom; I got to enjoy the warmer weather on my hike there, but there was no time to run. I notice how much more birdsong there is these days, and the days staying light longer. Spring takes a long time to … Continue reading Warmer days are ahead!: 2/22 – 28 WRD
Month: February 2021
We Can Rebuild Her: Runfessions February 2021
I slowly and steadily eased back into running and strength training in February. Some of that strength training was the never ending shoveling. We were actually quite lucky, no monster storms in February, but there was snow often. It seemed as though it always fell on a running day, so I was often shoveling after … Continue reading We Can Rebuild Her: Runfessions February 2021
Reboot: February 2021
I was very clear on trying to listen to my body and slowly ease back into activity after three weeks of pretty much just Yoga and walking. I know I lost cardiovascular fitness in that time -- thanks to my Garmin automatically recording my V02 MAX -- but still never really felt much DOMs as … Continue reading Reboot: February 2021
Typical February Week: 2/15 – 21 WRD
Snow. Ice. Cold. Not nearly as much as forecast, though -- in fact, much, much less (except the cold part). I was able to run outside twice. My heart goes out to my friends in Austin, even while I'm actually glad (for once!) that we live here and not there. I've been without power. I've … Continue reading Typical February Week: 2/15 – 21 WRD
Running away from illness
There's a fine art to returning to running after an injury or a prolonged illness -- and they're not quite the same. I've had a few times when I've had to take a few weeks off running due to illness. Here's how I ease back in -- when I'm being smart. Of course I am … Continue reading Running away from illness
Running Pet Peeves in a Pandemic
It's always better to be positive, but sometimes we just have to get things off our chests, #amiright? Running through a Pandemic definitely has not been easy! I feel blessed that I've never been on a lockdown that meant I couldn't leave my home -- even though I am grateful for my treadmill, I don't … Continue reading Running Pet Peeves in a Pandemic
Private Yin Yoga Class Giveaway: 2/8 – 14 WRD
I visited my mom for the first time in almost 6 weeks, which made her very happy. It was a very busy, tiring week though, but I feel as if I accomplished a lot -- including three runs, a tiny bit of indoor cycling, and some short strength training sessions. I'd like to say today … Continue reading Private Yin Yoga Class Giveaway: 2/8 – 14 WRD
Running is silly!
Seriously I can't tell you how many times I've thought that since I started to run. Running is time consuming, especially if you train to race longer distances. It requires support from your loved ones, whether that's just time to run or helping out with chores or being your literal support crew! Running can be … Continue reading Running is silly!
Chocolaterunsjudy in 5 words
Been reading this blog for years? Do you think you know me? Do you really know me? Can I really describe myself in just five words? I'll share some takeaways for you, too. Persistent There was a time in my running "career" that I ran quite a few halfs at basically the same finish time. … Continue reading Chocolaterunsjudy in 5 words
February at its best: 2/1 – 7 WRD
There was nothing remarkable about this week -- except for the fact that my mom got her first vaccine. Otherwise, pretty much same old, same old. February is doing what February does best: cold, gray, and snowy. Although I'd still say despite that we're "enjoying" a somewhat mild Winter.' I have to admit I don't … Continue reading February at its best: 2/1 – 7 WRD
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