It was a busy but quiet week, if that makes sense. I thought it would be a cut back week but I finally added in a fourth (short) run this week. Mainly because of the cooler weather at the end of the week! Next week it'll be a juggling act to get in three, I … Continue reading Inching towards normal: 5/24 – 30 WRD
Month: May 2021
Travel Edition: Runfessions May 2021
Do you find it difficult to travel again after a long time with travel? This period was one of the longest time with absolutely no travel in my entire life. Some of it due to the Pandemic, and some of it due to helping out with my Dad in the last few months of his … Continue reading Travel Edition: Runfessions May 2021
My Secret Weapon
Who doesn't want to recover quickly so they can have a great next run? It should come as no surprise to people that read this blog for a while that I'm all about taking care of my body so that I can recover quickly. I have a secret weapon for that, too. G is for … Continue reading My Secret Weapon
Hello, Summer!: 5/17 – 23 WRD
Last week we kinda went from almost Winter to Spring, but I could see looking ahead that we were rapidly moving into Summer. Which we did. Suddenly I was running earlier and earlier and it was getting warmer and warmer. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and trading pace for effort. Workouts update … Continue reading Hello, Summer!: 5/17 – 23 WRD
5 Must-Dos after a Long run/Race
You may have been #runningallthemiles during the Pandemic, but if you haven't, you might be a little rusty on what to do after a long run -- or race (still haven't raced, not looking to anytime soon actually). This post is a little reminder to myself -- maybe something will resonate with you, too. I'm … Continue reading 5 Must-Dos after a Long run/Race
ABCs of Running
Some runners have been able to continue to race during the Pandemic, or at least in the last few months. Some haven't, and some have chosen not to. I think a lot of us are/were rusty when it comes to training and racing. Here's a little reminder of some of the ABCs of running & … Continue reading ABCs of Running
Welcome Spring (for now): 5/10 – 16 WRD
Most of my family gathered for Mother's Day, which made my mom kvell (happy & proud, essentially, in Yiddish). Then the next day we buried my Dad. We visited the graves of my brother (who died before I was born), and my Aunt & Uncle who are also buried in that cemetery. The drive down, … Continue reading Welcome Spring (for now): 5/10 – 16 WRD
5 Cs of Mental Toughness
We all know that most anything in life is really more about what goes on in our head, not our body. The head can override the body -- for good or bad. I'm sharing five tips from the book "Mind Gym" (Amazon affiliate link here) to help you with your mental toughness. I'm linking … Continue reading 5 Cs of Mental Toughness
Challenge: Count All the Animals!
Maybe you're training for a real life race -- or maybe you've run a few already. If you need to change up things a bit, I've got a fun challenge for you this week! Bonus points if you can snag photos. I've been running around my neighborhood a lot lately, and this has helped me … Continue reading Challenge: Count All the Animals!
The Final, Final Goodbye: 5/3 – 9 WRD
Although we said goodbye to my Dad over a year ago, Monday we are laying him to rest, near his parents and his first born son (who died before I was born) and some other relatives. I hope this gives my Mom closure -- although we don't expect that she'll be there, we know it … Continue reading The Final, Final Goodbye: 5/3 – 9 WRD
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