While I was sick, I used some guided meditations focusing on being healthy. One of them said words to the effect: I allow myself to go through this illness, because I know that I will come through even stronger than before. Fairytales and Fitness No one ever wants to be sick. Sometimes, though, we truly … Continue reading Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger, Part I
Friday 5 2.0
It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and sort of bearing my soul at the Runfessional. Don't know what I'm talking about? We get together and share all those little things that only runners understand (or care about). I runfess . . . The weather in May, for the most part, was a real buzzkill. Rain, rain, … Continue reading It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
Why do YOU race?
Some runners never race at all. Runners who do race, though, race for all sorts of different reasons. Your reasons for racing may change over the years, too. I do think it's important to revisit your why. What is it about racing that motivates you? Why do YOU get out there to race? Fairytales and … Continue reading Why do YOU race?
Fair Weather Runners,Unite!
I have run in some pretty gnarly weather conditions: snow, sleet, thunderstorms, extremely windy, a Nor'easter (yes, I'm going to milk that one for years to come). Sometimes the weather changes when I'm already out on the run and I have no choice but to run back to the car. Other times, yes, I know … Continue reading Fair Weather Runners,Unite!
7 Random Hospital Thoughts
You have a lot of time to think in a hospital. I thought of one more thing after I made this graphic . . . Fairytales and Fitness I had not been in a hospital -- for myself, that is -- since I was 12 years old. Since there isn't a lot of movement going … Continue reading 7 Random Hospital Thoughts
Rookie Mistakes: Runfessions April 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice a little ahead of time, because she's running just another marathon. Well, not just another, she's running London to wrap up her quest to run all 6 major world marathons -- how awesome is that? Let's all send her some great running vibes! Marcia's moved the Runfessional to next Friday, … Continue reading Rookie Mistakes: Runfessions April 2019
Do you remember your first?
Your first run, that is? I don't. Apparently I really don't. Fairytales and Fitness As I was moving around running clothes -- putting away some (not all) heavier clothes, bringing out more skirts -- I happened upon an old journal. If you asked me when I started to run, I would tell you about 10 … Continue reading Do you remember your first?
Are you a Sugar Burner?
Or a Fat Burner? Does it even matter? That's the $64 million question, isn't it? Fairytales and Fitness Sugar burners rely on sugar for that quick energy burst: think refined carbs, gels, beans, chews. Sugar burners tend to have a quick burst of energy and then a crash (hello, mile 10 slump in a half!). … Continue reading Are you a Sugar Burner?
Toegate: Runfessions March 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice at the Runfessional; last month's Shoegate (read it here) brings you this month's Toegate -- and don't worry, there are no photos. I'll explain further down in the post. I runfess . . . My massage seat has been laying idle for way too long. The problem is that I … Continue reading Toegate: Runfessions March 2019
It’s really about what you put in your body
I'm like many (but not all) women: part of why I'm active is about getting a little more wiggle room in what I can eat. Being vertically challenged and in my late 50s, weight management is an ongoing "exercise" in juggling food and activity. Fairytales and Fitness So what do I do when being active … Continue reading It’s really about what you put in your body
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