I'm not sure what it is about the Delmar Dash that always brings snow with it. The date seems to be always changing -- it used to be in March, and I know some of my slower times were due to snow and ice on the road. Thankfully there was no snow on the ground … Continue reading Delmar Dash Race Recap 4/7/19
Tuesday Topics
We’re waiting: Spilling over tea/coffee April 2019
For Spring, that is. Wait, wasn't that my subject last month? Why yes, yes it was -- the graphic above is from March! Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date -- we are already a quarter of the way through the year -- what would you like to … Continue reading We’re waiting: Spilling over tea/coffee April 2019
Keeping the girls cozy
I Tried It: Wool Bras I have sung the praises of the Skirt Sports Wonder Wool line many times (get yours here). I seriously just love it so much. The skirt with attached leggings are great for in between weather (about 30-40), and the tops are all I run in in the Winter these days. … Continue reading Keeping the girls cozy
Making Love Out of Nothing At all
March's earworm is Air Supply. Yes, I was actually a fan back in the day and even saw them in concert many decades ago. March is a big birthday month in my family, and there was a lot of celebrating going on. Almost had the entire family together Sunday, but were missing my brother & … Continue reading Making Love Out of Nothing At all
5 Things I eat on the run
I think many runners rely on the same tried and true fuel, until for some reason it's no longer working for them. I love trying new things, and I am almost constantly trying out new foods on the run when I'm running long. Honeystinger Chews Honeystinger is tried and true for me. I started out … Continue reading 5 Things I eat on the run
When is it time for a break?
I am a firm believer that recovery is important -- and often overlooked by runners. I have written about the need for it many times (see the bottom of the post for links to more on recovery). How do you know when it's time for a break? I'm not talking about how to recover, but … Continue reading When is it time for a break?
Change your morning, change your life
What is the first thing you do in the morning? I'll bet for many the answer will be check their phone: email, facebook, instagram, etc. Maybe before you even got out of bed. Now think about this, and be honest with yourself: do you feel energized to tackle your day after that? Does it make … Continue reading Change your morning, change your life
5 Tips to stay active in Winter
The days may be getting longer; Phil didn't see his shadow and I saw a flock of Robins -- Spring's around the corner, right? Maybe. And maybe not. One thing's for sure -- you can stick to exercising in the Winter -- sometimes you just have to get creative with it. Get the right gear … Continue reading 5 Tips to stay active in Winter
8 Tips that really create new habits
We are almost one month into 2019. How are your goals coming along? Do you even remember what your goals were? Are you struggling to stick to those goals? Even if you love to run, there are probably parts of running that you wish you did better . . . or did at all! It's … Continue reading 8 Tips that really create new habits
Let Your Mind Run (Book Review)
My running group is trying to revive our book club. Mind you, we did one book. In 2017. We chose Deena Kastor's memoir, Let Your Mind Run (Amazon Affiliate link) this time. Learn more about Deena at her Website here. I absolutely loved this book. Most of my sole sisters did, too, although one person … Continue reading Let Your Mind Run (Book Review)