I ran two races in November, a 15k and a 3.5 mile Turkey Trot, and yes, much like last year in November, I PR'd them both. Clearly I need a half in November or December next year! But PRs don't tell the whole story. Let's get the rest of the story. Getting in scheduled runs … Continue reading November 2017: Did I pass?
Tuesdays on the Run
Dear Running: I’m Thankful . . .
Dear Running, I'm thankful that I found you. I'm thankful for the obvious reasons, and the not so obvious reasons. Dear Running, I'm thankful for the sense of well being that I almost always get after a run, whether the run was good or bad. You give me the energy to get on with my … Continue reading Dear Running: I’m Thankful . . .
Love is all you need
This blog is not about current events, but sometimes you need to talk about the elephant in the room. I wanted to reach out to anyone that reads this blog, and let them know they matter. They are loved. Whether you have many friends or none, a big family or no living relatives, a significant … Continue reading Love is all you need
October 2017: Did I pass?
Did I pass in October? I suppose any month that starts off with a half marathon PR (read about Wineglass here) can't be a bad month. With the half "monkey" off my back, though, there have been a wee bit of slacking going on. You decide. Getting in scheduled runs While there are still runs … Continue reading October 2017: Did I pass?
Maybe it’s good to be a turtle . . .
. . . when you begin I can still truthfully call myself a turtle. I am faster, but I am still not fast, and feel no need to change my slogan: An older, slower runner with a passion for chocolate and half marathons. In the beginning . . . . . . almost every runner … Continue reading Maybe it’s good to be a turtle . . .
Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/14/17
I sort of feel that I got both a trick and a treat in this race -- tricked in the parking guidance, treated to a PR (although my Garmin shows the course just a smidge short). I know this is a 10k race review, and it ought to be considerably shorter than a half review, … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/14/17
Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap 10/01/17
I guess you could call 2017 the friendly half marathon year, as in I knew someone in every single half marathon I ran this year. And the number of friends running increased with every half! I do not foresee a repeat in 2018, though. Mr. Judy had been complaining for quite some time that we … Continue reading Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap 10/01/17
Are you ready to LYTE up?
I'm channeling my best Katy Perry here; get it? But seriously, when the folks at Lyteline reached out to me and asked if I wanted to try their new electrolyte drink, Lytezone, I said sure. Disclaimer: I received Lytezone free in exchange for a review on this blog. The opinions expressed in the blog are … Continue reading Are you ready to LYTE up?
September 2017: Did I pass?
September was a good month for running with beautiful Fall weather -- right up until Summer decided to return just a few weeks before my Fall half marathon. One thing that wasn't good this training cycle? The speed work. For whatever reason, I was never able to hit my paces for speedwork. I can't lie; … Continue reading September 2017: Did I pass?
A running IV . . .
. . . or how I get it "all" done How do you do all that? It seems to be a frequent question, even if I feel as though I don't do nearly as much as other women. Because: a) I don't have kids and b) I don't work. Or I don't work now; it's … Continue reading A running IV . . .
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