. . . that are true for experienced runners tackling new distances, tooHave you ever run with new runners? There's often an energy around them -- excitement, anxiety, fear of being last -- and you find yourself assuring them that yes, they can do it, and no, don't worry about your finish time. I am … Continue reading 5 Things You Tell Newbies . . .
Friday 5 2.0
5 Things I Loved this Summer
This week was a tough week. I had another topic in mind, but I didn't have the time to write that post and do it justice, so I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing five things I loved this summer. Because yes, technically, it's still summer. Killer … Continue reading 5 Things I Loved this Summer
18.12 Challenge: Runfessions August 2018
Another month, another racecation, and more racecation runfessions to get off my chest! I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and sharing the good and the bad surrounding the 1812 Challenge. I runfess . . . The first time I trained through the winter for a half it was such a bad experience I didn't do it … Continue reading 18.12 Challenge: Runfessions August 2018
A Summer of Firsts
There were many firsts this summer: some good, some not so good. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing all my summer firsts. First long distance races in Summer I have always avoided racing long in Summer. So not a fan of heat. I have tackled … Continue reading A Summer of Firsts
CRJ’s 5 Quick Elevation Tips
I have run during a vacation at elevation -- nothing too crazy, between 4000 to 8000 ft -- for the last three years. If you're considering running at higher altitudes, I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing the tips that have worked to make my elevation races … Continue reading CRJ’s 5 Quick Elevation Tips
8 Ways I Recovered from My Longest Runs Ever
While my longest long runs were definitely a bit of a struggle, I recovered from them really well. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing eight, not five, things I did to recover properly. Most taken from my own posts on recovery! Walk it in I try … Continue reading 8 Ways I Recovered from My Longest Runs Ever
Freakin Fast Half: Runfessions July 2018
Racecations are great fodder for Runfessions, although many of these happened before I ever set foot in ID. Excuse me while I go get loopy and forgetful! I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice to get a few things off my chest. I runfess . . . I went into a bathroom post run and checked to … Continue reading Freakin Fast Half: Runfessions July 2018
What type of runner are you? (Take II)
Three years ago I wrote about the different types of runners I've met -- the loner, the chatty cathy, the social runner, and so on. Today I'm thinking about the runners who run, or the runners who like other things but still run, and so on. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & … Continue reading What type of runner are you? (Take II)
Stepping away from the cookies: Runfessions June 2018
I seemed to finally find my mojo in June. Or maybe it was just that I got busy, and busy people get more done. Another month, another crack at the elusive 5k PR -- which remains elusive but I did have a course PR so it's all good. I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice to get … Continue reading Stepping away from the cookies: Runfessions June 2018
5 Ways to Recover Faster
Sometimes running gives us more energy, and sometimes it grinds us down and spits us out. There are ways to help make sure you recover from a hard run so that the next run will be good, too. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy to share five things … Continue reading 5 Ways to Recover Faster
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