I have been known to avoid running in the cold wind or cold rain or cold, windy rain with the best of them. Retreating to my treadmill when the weather isn't great. I can run in bad weather, though, and have many times. Right now you may have no choice about running outside in bad … Continue reading 3 Must Haves for a Bad Weather Run
Tuesday Topics
Stronger than the Fear: March 2020
March was a doozy, wasn't it? It didn't start out well for me, not feeling well. I get a non specific virus like this often in Spring (relatively sure it wasn't COVID19 but we'll never know). I rest, I get better, then out of the blue I feel a little worse, and back and forth … Continue reading Stronger than the Fear: March 2020
So You Can Only Work Out at Home
I know so many of you rely heavily on gyms. It may be the social aspect, it may be the competition, it may be the equipment, it may simply be the variety. Most of us can't go to the gym right now. I have belonged to gyms on and off, but hadn't been a member … Continue reading So You Can Only Work Out at Home
So Your Race Was Canceled
Almost all runners have been effected by race cancellations in recent days. Unless you're one of those runners that just likes to run (there are many!), you're left wondering: I'm all trained up, now what? Or should I keep training for a race that's coming up in a few months? Race virtually I know that's … Continue reading So Your Race Was Canceled
Trail Running Maybe?
It's hard to believe that it was 3 years ago that I got the bug to run a trail race. My first. A half. Because . . . chocolate. Not kidding! None of my friends were the least bit interested in trails, so I trained alone. In fact, I ran four halfs that year so … Continue reading Trail Running Maybe?
I’m a Gadget Gal and . . .
Proud of It! It's no secret that I love my gadgets. You won't find me running naked (aka no GPS watch). Some runners can't be bothered to check their stats on the run. I don't think there's anything wrong with running naked -- or using your watch to guide you through a run. It's all … Continue reading I’m a Gadget Gal and . . .
That Made Me Stronger: February 2020
I was not familiar with Stevie Nicks' song, That Made Me Stronger. It's true, though, that the tough times we go through make us stronger. You have to go through it; no one else can do it for you -- they can only support you. The last 6 months? Hard. So hard. Did they make … Continue reading That Made Me Stronger: February 2020
3 Steps to Figure Out if You Should Run
Niggle: a trifling complaint, dispute, or criticism If you run, you're going to get niggles. They're those little aches and pains. They're what crop up during the taper, making us doubt ourselves and wonder if we've injured ourselves. They're those little pains you just can't seem to shake -- or the pain that starts out … Continue reading 3 Steps to Figure Out if You Should Run
Your First Race Questions Answered
Your first race is both exciting and terrifying at the same time: What if I have to walk; am I not a "real" runner? What if I come in last? What do I wear? How early do I have to get there? What if I need a pitstop? What do I eat? Where do I … Continue reading Your First Race Questions Answered
My Worst Injury
I have been somewhat lucky when it comes to injuries. Oh sure, things have niggled. They've been achy. They've even been somewhat painful. For the most part I've been able to keep on running through those aches and niggles. Except one. The Perfect Race? I remember the weather on the day I ran my half … Continue reading My Worst Injury
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