Do you have dream races? That's the theme for the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy. I'm not sure that I actually have many dream races, unless it's the next one. I think one of the most exciting things in life is signing up for that next big goal race, arranging housing and … Continue reading 5 Places I Dream of Racing in . . .
The Goldilocks of dogs: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about how to motivate yourself to clean, what trends I like -- and don't like, and just how impossible it seems to find a sweater that fits Bandit. A ball throwing senior moment I was going to throw the ball for Bandit one day last weekend (it was too cold to walk the dogs). I … Continue reading The Goldilocks of dogs: TOLT
5 Reasons I’m Team Racecation
I am a person who craves variety, in all walks of life: in food, in activity, in scenery, in hobbies. I'm almost always changing it up. So it should come as no surprise that I'm #teamracecation. It's my motivation So many runners seem to struggle with their desire to run -- they get burnt out, … Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m Team Racecation
The calm after the storm: 1/2-8 Weekly Wrap
The first week of January was pretty quiet. In a nice way. It was nice to get back to an almost-normal life. Mr. Judy had Monday off, that pesky polar vortex decided to visit this weekend, making life a bit challenging -- but nothing compared to my friends who had races canceled on them this … Continue reading The calm after the storm: 1/2-8 Weekly Wrap
Cleaning up: Spilling over high tea January 2017
Hello 2017 (again -- we first said hello in last week's Weekly Wrap, which you can read here). I love a new year. A clean slate. A do-over. A chance to shake things up. Speaking of shaking things up, I didn't have a Friday Five ready today and I had other things on my plate … Continue reading Cleaning up: Spilling over high tea January 2017
REALLY Revisitng the Scene of the Crime: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about dogs and cats. Of course. I think I have a problem. Maybe I should search out some dog and cat linkups? Are there such things? Maybe I need to create one. What can I say -- I don't call them furkids for nothing. Never fear; there are a few random thoughts that have … Continue reading REALLY Revisitng the Scene of the Crime: TOLT
Running: the dance of love
Involvement: to commit emotionally Anyone that dives into running will almost always form a love/hate relationship with running. In the beginning, there might be a lot more hate than love. Involvement in the sport of running, though, somehow transforms that hate into love -- if you don't quit after your first run or race. The 'dance … Continue reading Running: the dance of love
Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/17
The Hudson Mohawk Road Runners Club puts on what they call the winter series. They are, at their heart, a supported long run: There are water stops There are course marshals There are different distances to choose from There is food afterwards There are photographers There is no fee for club members; $5 for non-members What … Continue reading Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/17
Hello 2017 . . .: 12/26-1/1 Weekly Wrap
. . . nice to meet you! Happy 2017! I look forward to seeing what you have in store for me: epic travels, epic adventures, good times with good friends. I know that there will always be bumps in the road, but on the first day of this year there is endless possibilities for good … Continue reading Hello 2017 . . .: 12/26-1/1 Weekly Wrap
Runfessions: Goodbye 2016!
I runfess that I am not sad to see 2016 go -- join me, Marcia at Marcia's Healthy Slice and other bloggers to get your last 2016 runfessions off your chest I runfess . . . While Marcia @ Marciashealthyslice led us in a dynamic warmup before the Panama City Beach Half, there was no stretching afterwards. Nada. … Continue reading Runfessions: Goodbye 2016!
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