The main theme of my runfessions for July is the bugs, heat, and humidity. Ants don't bother me on the run, but they do sometimes bother me on my Yoga mat (outside). Summer puts a lot more meaning into the phrase "what's bugging you", right? I runfess . . . Nasal breathing does not protect … Continue reading The things bugging me: Runfessions July 2020
Friday 5 2.0
What can you do . . .
. . . to make it more fun? Last week I wrote about running not always being fun (read that post here). Lately running has actually been fairly strong for me, but the bugs! They're not even biting bugs and they're still sucking the life out of my runs. Or making me faster because I … Continue reading What can you do . . .
Newsflash: It’s not always fun
Wendy @ Takingthelongwayhome recently made the comment of why do it if it's not fun (or words to that effect) when she decided to drop down from a 50k to a half. This is not a rebuttal to Wendy's post -- we all have our reasons for training or not training, for skipping runs or … Continue reading Newsflash: It’s not always fun
5 Hacks for Summer Running
It seems I've written running tips/hacks for every season but Summer. Summer running can be really hard, but there are ways to make it at least a little more comfortable. Fairytales and Fitness Here are five of my tried and true running hacks for summer: Freeze your water bottles. I've shared this before, but it's … Continue reading 5 Hacks for Summer Running
The grass is always greener: Tea/coffee Date July 2020
Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date: I'm sharing how I finally used the dogs picking up habits (usually the bad ones) to my advantage this month. If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell you Lola occasionally has gagging/coughing attacks. They're generally gone within 24 … Continue reading The grass is always greener: Tea/coffee Date July 2020
Lost & Found: Runfessions June 2020
There isn't a whole lot going on in my neck of the woods, so my runfessions aren't earth shattering. Finding things, losing things, the heat and the things I should do but don't always are rounding out June's Runfessions. I runfess . . . Those missing capris were hiding in plain sight. Sort of. As … Continue reading Lost & Found: Runfessions June 2020
Get Your Running Mask Here!
When I asked for running mask recommendations, people pretty much universally said they don't use one. Spoiler alert: neither do I. I never liked a gaiter around my mouth while running, even in Winter. I do know there are a few people that run in masks. I also know that they make some pretty cute … Continue reading Get Your Running Mask Here!
Running with Intention
When I made a goal of giving intentions to my runs for this month, Catrina @ Keeponrunning was curious to know why. Here ya go! Fairytales and Fitness Intention: the end or object intended; purpose Synonyms: aim, goal, objective, plan, target What sort of running intention can you set? I like to have goals; to … Continue reading Running with Intention
Lost dog tails: Tea/coffee Date June 2020
Thankfully my dog tale/tail had a happy ending! Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date: and I'll tell you how I'm trying new/old stuff, spending more time outdoors, and finally getting to see (but not hug) my mom. If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell … Continue reading Lost dog tails: Tea/coffee Date June 2020
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: Runfessions May 2020
I know people hate to say what we have is the new normal, but I think that's the truth until a vaccine or treatment is found. You wouldn't think I'd have much to runfess considering I am not racing, and not running a lot either. Coming clean always feels good, though, doesn't it? Even if … Continue reading What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger: Runfessions May 2020
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