September found me resting from the 1812 Challenge (read about it here), very briefly, then training hard for my next half, which is this weekend. And we traveled to NYC to celebrate Mr. Judy's birthday the week before my half, which included fasting for Yom Kippur, so it was a whirlwind of a month. I … Continue reading September 2018: Did I pass?
Monthly Grade
August 2018: Did I pass?
August was filled with the most miles I have ever run in what seemed like the most humidity, too. Not to mention warmer than normal temps. Getting in scheduled runs When it came to getting in runs, August was a doozy! Not so much in getting my runs done, but in the never-ending rain and … Continue reading August 2018: Did I pass?
July 2018: Did I pass?
I completed State #17 & Half #19 in July. I started the month strong with a course PR at my annual 4th race, despite very hot conditions (read the recap here). We finally had a very much-needed vacation (aka my racecation). But . . . how did July really go? Getting in scheduled runs I … Continue reading July 2018: Did I pass?
My First 5k Didn’t Change My Life
Or so I Thought I began to run when we moved from TX to NY. Mostly to try to bust through a weight loss plateau (read more about my running journey here). My Weight Watchers leader kept talking up the Freihofers 5k. She wanted to get a group from her meeting to run it. She … Continue reading My First 5k Didn’t Change My Life
June 2018: Did I pass?
The weather kept going back and forth from hot and humid to unseasonably cool in June. I'm pretty sure hot and humid won out, for the most part. The turtle I found on one long run was most definitely my spirit animal for some runs this month! I seemed to find my mojo in most … Continue reading June 2018: Did I pass?
How should transgender athletes compete?
If a man and a woman race each other, who do you expect to win? Of course a lot depends on training, on age, on natural ability. Given two athletes with similar abilities, do you think your sex has a bearing on the outcome? I have to admit when I saw a talk show discussing … Continue reading How should transgender athletes compete?
May 2018: Did I pass?
The weather turned much nicer in May -- sometimes -- although there was still a lot of rain. My runs are getting done, they've been strong, and my body feels generally good. Yet I've been slacking in a lot of areas and just not motivated to do a lot of the chores that need to … Continue reading May 2018: Did I pass?
Old Favs & a Few Quickies
I won't lie: one reason I enjoy running is that it allows me a little more wiggle room with my eating -- rather than packing more wiggle on me! Today's topic is tried and true pre-race dinners. You know I'm all over any topic that has to do with food! Sushi Our local sushi restaurant, … Continue reading Old Favs & a Few Quickies
April 2018: Did I pass?
April wasn't as busy as March, but the weather -- well, you know. It had me feeling kind of meh for a lot of the month -- but not actively sick. April also ushered in my first race of 2018 & there's actually another race on the schedule for this weekend. And yes, I know … Continue reading April 2018: Did I pass?
What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
Treadmills: love em or hate em? Treadmills definitely seem to be polarizing among runners. I'd almost say either you love them or you hate them, but there is a middle ground, and that's where I think I fall. My treadmill story in a nutshell So what's my treadmill story? In a nutshell, when I first … Continue reading What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
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