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
Tuesdays on the Run
Running is the intersection of deliberate . . .
. . . and following your heart Deliberate: to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully It often seems that runners fall into two camps: the ones that analyze everything from what they eat, to how much to run, to which races they should run. And then there are the runners who just jump … Continue reading Running is the intersection of deliberate . . .
March 2018: Did I pass?
We celebrated my Mom's 90th birthday. Then we will celebrate with her again and my Dad's 92nd birthday as well, with the whole immediate family. I tried new stuff and yeah, I shoveled a lot of snow (in fact, there's still snow on the grass, even though the last big storm missed us. Thank God). … Continue reading March 2018: Did I pass?
The Karate Kid Runner
Different Ways Runners Deal with Pain Runners are stubborn people. When most people would take to their couches at the first twinge of discomfort, runners have a tendency to run through the pain. Different runners have different ways of dealing with injury/pain -- maybe you see yourself in one of these movie analogies? They came … Continue reading The Karate Kid Runner
This Adult Onset Athlete’s Story
Were you this girl? The one that avoided running at all costs? The one that hated running? The one picked last for any team? The one that went far out into the outfield when we had to play, praying that no one would hit anything out there, because she couldn't hit, catch, or run? Yup, … Continue reading This Adult Onset Athlete’s Story
5 Things My Running Sabbatical Taught Me
It's not the first time I've missed runs due to sickness, although it's been years since I had to miss this much activity. I am lucky, though, I know -- I didn't have to spend months without running. Even a short time without running can teach you important lessons, though. I am joining the Friday Five … Continue reading 5 Things My Running Sabbatical Taught Me
Who said you need 10,000 steps?
More is better. That should be the American slogan -- or at least, so it seems. So you walk or run 10,000 steps? Of course you have to keep upping the ante. Beat your old record. Right? Or do you? Why 10,000 Steps? Mr. Judy shared this post with me quite some time ago about … Continue reading Who said you need 10,000 steps?
Brash: Ok or not OK?
Brash: heedless of the consequences Brash. Running. How do these two things come together? I think all too often they do -- and sometimes it works, sometimes you get lucky, and sometimes you need to heed a few consequences. You're obviously conscious of being brash or big-headed but I always knew I was going to … Continue reading Brash: Ok or not OK?
February 2018: Did I pass?
I know TOTR is no longer doing monthly grades, but I liked the idea so I'm keeping it. You'd think a month with almost no miles run would be short. You'd think wrong! Getting in scheduled runs I can't fail myself on this one, even though I'm not sure I've ever had such a low … Continue reading February 2018: Did I pass?
5 Signs You Need to Rest
Rest isn't a four letter word -- rest is where you get fitter (and you can read more about its importance here). Some people seem to have an innate sense of when it's the right time for them to take a little more rest. And some of us keep pushing until we're sick or injured. … Continue reading 5 Signs You Need to Rest
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