A little sugar can be a good thing, especially when it comes to a little energy boost for runners. Although I like to get my sugar boost from honey (aka Honeystinger). Too much of anything, of course, is never good. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat … Continue reading 5 Sneaky Places Sugar Hides
Fit Five Friday
6 Ways to Keep Your Cool on the Run
Sometimes a cooling towel makes or breaks a run Do you really struggle with running when the heat is on? Sometimes only a cooling towel (or hat, gaiter, skirt) is the only thing that stands between you and melting on the run. I am definitely #teamcoolingtowel. In fact, just the other day I was looking … Continue reading 6 Ways to Keep Your Cool on the Run
Morning Runfessions June 2021
Three months in and I still have runfessions about my Garmin! I'm also coming clean about those early morning runs and my desperate need for a haircut. I runfess . . .On a recent early morning hot run, I saw the mama duck and her ducklings again, which I wrote about in that WRD. What … Continue reading Morning Runfessions June 2021
5 Workouts to Ditch the Running Boredom!
Do you get bored with the same routes, the same distances, the same paces? You can mix it up without working to hard. I've got five running "workouts" you can play with the next time your find yourself in a running rut. Disclaimer: I am not a running coach. These are just fun little workouts … Continue reading 5 Workouts to Ditch the Running Boredom!
5 Hiking with Woman’s Best Friend Tips
Hiking with your dog has its ups and downs (so to speak). They sure do like to mark -- where the heck does all that pee come from anyway? Your dog, if it's fit to hike, will absolutely love exploring new territory. If you're ready to start hiking with your pooch, I've got a few … Continue reading 5 Hiking with Woman’s Best Friend Tips
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
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
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
More Garmin: Runfessions April 2021
While catching up over hot chocolate (yup, still drinking it hot!) We've had lovely Spring weather in April, and several days of snow. Transitions are never easy! Most mornings still find me drinking a healthy hot chocolate, and I'll add a scoop of collagen if it's my post run snack, which it often is. I … Continue reading More Garmin: Runfessions April 2021
Whatever’s the question . . .
. . . Hydration is the answer Okay, maybe hydration isn't the answer to everything, but it sure does a body good! 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. I know many runners really don't give much thought to their hydration before, … Continue reading Whatever’s the question . . .
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