I had already decided to take a week off running this week -- good thing, too, because I can't even begin to tell you how exhausted I was when I got back from my moms mid week. It's always tiring, but throw in that extreme heat -- wowza! I sincerely hope that I don't have … Continue reading Stick a fork in July; it’s done!: 7/25 – 31 WRD
Month: July 2022
Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
. . . You'll see the sun come shining through for you I just love that song (Charlie Chaplin if you didn't know) I runfess . . .I invested in a couple of pairs of new running shoes during Prime Days. I will usually go through about 4-5 pairs a year and it was time. … Continue reading Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
Compassion: July 2022
Compassion is the wish to see others free from suffering. -- Dalai Lama The above quote rang really true for me. Not just for my mom, either. We'll leave it at that. How did July go? Let's see! Getting in scheduled runsRunning was going pretty well until we got to the second half of July … Continue reading Compassion: July 2022
Just Play It Cool, Boy!: 7/18 – 24 WRD
Can you name that movie? I was a little disappointed that the recent remake was very similar to the original movie. It was good, but why make it if you're not adding something original? It did add a little, but truly mostly it seemed very similar -- to me, anyway. I hope that you've been … Continue reading Just Play It Cool, Boy!: 7/18 – 24 WRD
5 Things You Need in Your Trunk in the Summer
Sometimes the right things in my trunk have really saved the day for my running I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I'm sharing 5 things you should have in your trunk. Or at least somewhere in your car! 1: SunglassesMy … Continue reading 5 Things You Need in Your Trunk in the Summer
Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
I explored the link between Summer running and elevated heart rate on the run last week in this post here. I continued to see oddly elevated HR during some runs -- and not others. What effects high heart rate? So doing a little sleuthing, here are some more things that can increase your HR while … Continue reading Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD
A busy week even though I really tried to get in two rest days -- the second one was a bit too busy to really qualify as rest, though. Especially when my sister texted to tell me the aide is having more medical work done and I'll be going down at the end of the … Continue reading Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD
5 Things I Learned through Running
Running has taught me many things, from deeply personal to useful knowledge. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I'm sharing 5 things I learned through running -- not necessarily five things I learned about running. 1: How many meters are … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned through Running
Why Your Heart Rate Varies
This will be an interesting week with running. It's gonna be hot and humid and I'm sure my heart rate will skyrocket! Or will it? Does it even matter? Maybe it doesn't; some of my research said it really doesn't. I just like to understand things. I have a curious mind. Definitely still no expert, … Continue reading Why Your Heart Rate Varies
The highs and lows of running: 7/4 – 10 WRD
Highs and lows is a bit of a wordplay on my runs this week, playing with heart rate -- which has been high and low on the run, indeed. Four runs baby! I finally made it to the elusive 15 miles per week, too, LOL! Next week will be a cut back week, I think, … Continue reading The highs and lows of running: 7/4 – 10 WRD
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