Why do you run? Maybe it's to get out of your head. I think a lot -- so sometimes it's nice to just not think so much. Not thinking as much while running can be a form of meditation -- which is just one reason that running can leave us feeling so darn good. Maybe … Continue reading 5 Ways to Connect Body & Mind on the Run
Fit Five Friday
Always something to learn: Runfessions December 2021
I may not be running a lot but that doesn't mean I can't come up with things to runfess. I shoppingfess . . .My Black Friday purchases were Nuun and running shoes. On Cyber Monday it was hiking poles. You know you're a runner when . . . I runfess . . .On one particularly … Continue reading Always something to learn: Runfessions December 2021
5 Reasons . . .
. . . Compassion is my word for 2022 I've been picking a word to concentrate on for my year for many years. I like to use that word in my monthly wrap up -- sometimes with a quote, sometimes with a song. It just keeps that word in my mind all year long. I … Continue reading 5 Reasons . . .
5 Running Memes to Make You Laugh
I love the memes Kim @ Kookyrunner shares every week -- there's always at least one that makes me laugh that I share with Mr. Judy, too. I'm sharing some running memes that made me laugh. It's a quickie this week that should make you smile -- even if you've seen these memes, and I … Continue reading 5 Running Memes to Make You Laugh
My Top 5 Yogi Tea Flavors
Several people expressed interest in Yogi Tea after I shared some of my favorite inspirational quotes from its teabags (read the post here). I figured I'd share my favorite flavors! Like anything we all have different tastes, so I obviously can't guarantee you'll love what I love but here are the five teas I'm loving … Continue reading My Top 5 Yogi Tea Flavors
Will Shop for Chocolate: Runfessions November 2021
We are fast approaching December, so some shoppingfessions have crept into this runfession post. Mostly revolving around food & drink, but I could certainly share about all the clothes I have bought recently. All the sales in November and December always seem to get me. I shoppingfess . . .I went to the grocery store … Continue reading Will Shop for Chocolate: Runfessions November 2021
Reading the Tea Leaves
Can you get inspiration from a teabag? I think you can -- and I gathered up five (plus a bonus sixth) messages from my tea that are perfect little inspirational quotes for runners. 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 … Continue reading Reading the Tea Leaves
The Trouble with Positive Splits + . . .
. . . four other surprising things I learned in my Run Coach course! One of the things I love about running is there's a lot to learn -- in fact, there's always something more to learn. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit … Continue reading The Trouble with Positive Splits + . . .
Getting in my hikes before Winter: Runfessions October 2021
I know plenty of people hike year round, but I have enough trouble getting myself outside to run during Winter. Sure, those frozen waterfall photos are cool -- but so are the temps. Well, they're downright freezing! So I've been making a real effort to get in more hikes before the snow flies. Of course … Continue reading Getting in my hikes before Winter: Runfessions October 2021
5 Ways to Shake Off Burnout
Now that you know some of the signs you might be overtraining (read this blog here), it's time to do something about it! 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 tips to help you shake off burnout and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Shake Off Burnout
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