I think running is one of the best ways to see a new place, so I decided to backtrack on Tuesdays on the Run and share some scenes from some of my travel runs. Some are from racecations, some are from vacations, some I'll tell you a bit about, some I'll let the caption speak … Continue reading Run away with me for some scenic runs
Tuesdays on the Run
Fast Girl: Running from Madness (book review)
Reading Wendy's book review of "Fast Girl" by Suzy Favor Hamilton reminded me that it was a book I was interested in, too. My library had it, it was available quickly, and I read it in three days. It's been a while since I read a book so quickly -- her ghost writer did a … Continue reading Fast Girl: Running from Madness (book review)
Running 2015, Part II
So we left off my 2015 running year in June (you can read part I of 2015 here and the 2015 Running Survey here), with running going well, a good half and a bad half, and some personal good and bad times (pun intended). July Darlene and I started to get together to run occasionally on … Continue reading Running 2015, Part II
Running 2015, Part I
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times -- that pretty much sums up my 2015! 2014 was a very disappointing year in my running. I don't think I PR'd anything, both my halfs were disappointing, and I ended up injured after my fall half and started back with C25k. January … Continue reading Running 2015, Part I
Do race photo stops make you faster?
Today's suggested Tuesdays on the Run subject is post race celebrations. Mine look a lot like this: foam roll, maybe yoga, maybe, then lay down and start trolling facebook/instagram. Often I'm not hungry for hours after a long, hard run. And it might take me hours to get into the shower, too, even though I sweat heavily … Continue reading Do race photo stops make you faster?
5 Tips for Racecation Packing
I've already discussed what I bring on racecations, but today's Tuesdays on the Run is 5 tips for racecation packing. I've run 11 half marathons, and almost always run when on vacation. So I've had a little bit of practice. Running Clothes in Your Carryon! This should absolutely be a no-brainer, but too many people learn it the … Continue reading 5 Tips for Racecation Packing
5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
It all began with RnR Vegas 2011. My first half marathon, my first night race. I remember going to hear John Bingham, aka the Penguin, speak. He was supposed to be talking about fueling for a night race but I think he just likes to hear himself talk and he didn't really have a lot … Continue reading 5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
Hey you standing over there . . . can I inspire you?
One reason I started a community page on Facebook and this very blog was the hope that I would inspire others to eat healthy (without depriving yourself) and be active. If this 50+, slow runner can run half marathons, you can too -- if you want to. As I like to say, if I can do it, … Continue reading Hey you standing over there . . . can I inspire you?
5 Things I Bring for a Successful Racecation
It's Tuesdays on the Run and the theme is novelty runs, only I've never done one and actually don't really have a lot of interest in doing one. So I'm going to talk about 5 things I bring with me on racecation. What is racecation, you ask? It's a vacation planned around a race. I'm trying to run … Continue reading 5 Things I Bring for a Successful Racecation
5 Things That Help Me Get My Run On
It's Tuesdays on the Run and today it's all about what you always run with. Sunglasses It's difficult to find photos of me running not wearing my sunglasses. Even though I always wear a hat or visor, too. Your eyesight is precious. Mine is bad enough as it is, so I'm going to protect it as much … Continue reading 5 Things That Help Me Get My Run On
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