Runners love to run. Until they don't. That falling out of love feeling can really sneak up on us, so it's important to be on the lookout for the signs of burnout. 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 … Continue reading 5 Signs You Might be Flaming Out
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5 Impressions from my online First Aid/CPR Course
After I mentioned that I had completed my First Aid/CPR course online, a lot of bloggers mentioned they needed to renew theirs. Here's a short review of my experience. 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. Wondering if online First Aid/CPR are … Continue reading 5 Impressions from my online First Aid/CPR Course
The one where I’m REALLY lost: Runfessions September 2021
When people tell me I can't get lost going somewhere, my usual response is don't challenge me. It's amazing how lost you can get in a short amount of time! You'll see in a bit. I runfess . . .Lately the universe seems to be fighting me. When I took my mom to the orthopedist, … Continue reading The one where I’m REALLY lost: Runfessions September 2021
5 Tips After Your First Colonoscopy
So what happens after the dreaded day? I've got a few tips for that, too! 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 let you know what you might expect after a Colonoscopy. 1: Phone a friendYou … Continue reading 5 Tips After Your First Colonoscopy
5 Tips to Sail through your First Colonoscopy
I promise this post won't be very graphic, but if it's still TMI for you, feel free to just skip it -- I'll understand! 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 make that first Colonoscopy Prep … Continue reading 5 Tips to Sail through your First Colonoscopy
The Laundry Battle is Real: Runfessions August 2021
Every time I write about my V02 Max, someone is sure to say the Garmin's version of that isn't very accurate, and I'm sure that's true. Keeping track of it, though, actually does give me clues to how I might want to adjust my running -- that's why I continue to look at it … Continue reading The Laundry Battle is Real: Runfessions August 2021
Walkway over the Hudson:
5 Things to Know Before You Go If you ever find yourself in Poughkeepsie, NY, this is the thing to do. Seriously, there isn't really that much in Poughkeepsie (where I grew up), although it does give you easy access to things like: FDR Library Vanderbilt Mansion Minnewaska State Park Rhinebeck, Saugerties, Woodstock (all cute … Continue reading Walkway over the Hudson:
5 Ways to Get Through Stressful Times
The simple fact that my mom is in rehab is stressful enough. Add in the travel back and forth, the packing and unpacking, trying to cram in the things I usually do in half a week (sometimes). Yeah, you might say it's been a wee bit stressful. I'm linking up with My First 5K and … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get Through Stressful Times
Long Hair Runfessions July 2021
Okay, there's only one runfession that has to do with long hair, and none that involve my Garmin! My ability to misplace things almost always makes an appearance in runfessions, though, and this month's is no different. Every time I put my keys in a different place “just for a minute” it doesn’t end … Continue reading Long Hair Runfessions July 2021
5 Ways to Plan Your Next Hike
Planning your hikes is part of the fun, although being spontaneous can be fun, too. There are so many resources out there to plan hikes these days! 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 ways (and things to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Plan Your Next Hike