Whether it's a human or a beloved animal, a serious health diagnosis is always hard, and you have to experiment your way to a new normal. I know many bloggers here are struggling with that, too. For the moment I think we've mostly found what works for Bandit, and the coughing is almost nonexistent, so … Continue reading Settling in: 6/26 – 7/2 WRD
Author: Chocolaterunsjudy
The heart knows: Runfessions June 2023
It's a mixed bag this month with no real theme. Between a lot of time at my mom's and caring for Bandit, running is sort of on the back burner -- but not banished altogether. The heart may know what it wants, now if it would just speak to me (it's a few talking points … Continue reading The heart knows: Runfessions June 2023
Ticking Time Bomb: 6/19 – 25 WRD
It was all about the ticks this week. We did everything right: long pants tucked into socks, I was also wearing a jacket with tight wrists, using repellent, checking ourselves before getting in the car. Yet as I was going to bed on Sunday I found a tick attached to my underarm. Yuck & creepy! … Continue reading Ticking Time Bomb: 6/19 – 25 WRD
Here we go again: 6/12 – 18 WRD
I'll lead with the bad. Finally got Bandit in for a recheck on Thursday and the news was not good: he's in heart failure. Although my gut told me this when the cough first worsened so dramatically, since she didn't seem to pick up on anything on that first visit I was lulled into a … Continue reading Here we go again: 6/12 – 18 WRD
Smoke gets in my eyes: 6/5 – 11 WRD
It was all about the air quality this week. I'll share a photo towards the end showing you how bad it got at its height. A good reminder to never take anything for granted! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and trying to enjoy outdoor running, but a little foiled by the … Continue reading Smoke gets in my eyes: 6/5 – 11 WRD
Mini heat wave: 5/29 – 6/4 WRD
I didn't realize I'd have to implement my new plan to (maybe) run twice a week and do a cycling workout twice a week so soon -- but this week went sideways quickly. Bandit's cough has been becoming more frequent, but the day after Memorial Day he became a honking goose. Sigh. Like Chester & … Continue reading Mini heat wave: 5/29 – 6/4 WRD
Mostly Asheville edition: Tea/coffee Date June 2023
I'm joining Coco and Deborah and sharing a laugh at my expense, as well as a few things we liked and didn't like about Asheville. Plus I runfess that I wrote this post a couple of weeks ago, and then completely forgot about it. It's been a week -- I'll explain in the Weekly Rundown Sunday (although … Continue reading Mostly Asheville edition: Tea/coffee Date June 2023
Sunny Skies Ahead: 5/22 – 28 WRD
Just rebuilding my base, and considering how I want to stay fit going forward. I've been toying with the idea of alternating weeks with 2 runs and the next 3 runs, filling in with cycling (indoors, since I still don't like real bikes!). Haven't decided yet. Meanwhile Mother Nature is gifting us some spectacular weather, … Continue reading Sunny Skies Ahead: 5/22 – 28 WRD
Boo Peloton: Runfessions May 2023
I explain my displeasure with Peloton's new pricing for their app in my last point. Suffice it to say if you want to avail yourself of cardio classes (and you don't already own Peloton equipment), your monthly fee will double: Based on Peloton’s data from its most recent financial quarter, more than half of all … Continue reading Boo Peloton: Runfessions May 2023
Back at it (a little): 5/15 – 21 WRD
Alternate title: Baby Steps My Garmin tells me I got enough intensity minutes this week. You know how you're supposed to get about 150 intensity minutes, and if you run, even low mileage, you are way beyond that. I found it hard to believe that I had enough even before today's run, but I'll take … Continue reading Back at it (a little): 5/15 – 21 WRD
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