There are as many ways to train as there are runners, even though most training plans follow the same pattern: Build a base. Building your base is basically making sure that you will have the endurance you need to start training for whatever distance you chose. Strength. Not so much about strength training, but more … Continue reading What I know for sure about training
Tuesday Topics
A Virtual 4th Race?
I have started off my 4th of July celebrations for many years with a race. I went on my own the first year. Then I joined a running group, and met up with them a few times -- which is oddly enough how I met my neighbor who runs. We went together a few times, … Continue reading A Virtual 4th Race?
Getting Strong Now: May 2020
May blew in with very unwanted snow, but it went out with some lovely Summer weather. From strong to stronger and the iconic Rocky song "Gonna Fly Now": Getting strong now Won’t be long now Getting strong now Gonna fly now Flying high now Gonna fly, fly, fly Running takes a back burner for now, … Continue reading Getting Strong Now: May 2020
Running Hacks Make Running a Little Smoother
We all have them: those little hacks that makes running just a little easier. I shared one -- one that I didn't come up with, but a former fellow blogger did -- last week here in my post on the benefits of running in your own neighborhood. I've got a few more to share! Warm … Continue reading Running Hacks Make Running a Little Smoother
My #1 Reason to Race
Last week I shared my #1 Race Pet Peeve here, but since I don't like to be a Debbie Downer too often, this week I'm sharing what I'm most looking forward to when I can race again. Have any guesses? The Benefits of Racing There are so many great things about racing: Exploring a new … Continue reading My #1 Reason to Race
My #1 Race Pet Peeve
I'm sure most runners right about now would be willing to overlook a lot of race faux pas if they could just race! Today's subject was "What was the worst thing that ever happened to you at a race?". I've been lucky; nothing horrible has ever happened to me at a race. Instead I'm sharing … Continue reading My #1 Race Pet Peeve
So You’re Running Virtually . . .
Why not spruce up the scenery? Virtual races are all the rage right now! So far I have not participated in one, but I might for one or two when the charity is right. Just to run? No thanks! But that's me, everyone is different. Maybe the weather sucks, or maybe you have to entertain … Continue reading So You’re Running Virtually . . .
Then a hero comes along: April 2020
April continued to be a challenging month. It would really help to have Spring-like weather, but it's not unusual for us to miss out on Spring and unfortunately this was another year that that's true. The flowers are blooming, the trees are slowly beginning to leaf out, the lawns are greening up, every once in … Continue reading Then a hero comes along: April 2020
Controlling the C19 Munchies
I'm not much of a cryer. I don't drink. I definitely wouldn't say I'm not worried at times, but I also would say that for the most part, I remain optimistic: that we'll pull through this, that we'll come out stronger, that we'll band together to help all those that have been hurt so badly … Continue reading Controlling the C19 Munchies
Looking with Fresh Eyes
Or the Pot of Gold at the End of the RainbowI have a fun challenge for you on your next run: I want you to look for a rainbow. Actually, this also falls in line of balancing your Chakras, which just happen to have ROYGBIV for their colors. If you're like me, and you've been … Continue reading Looking with Fresh Eyes
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