Encourage is an easy Wednesday Word for me -- I love to encourage people! I totally agree with the quote above. It's one of the reasons I love Wednesday Word, and actually why I love blogging. There are lots of ways to encourage the people in your life. Encourage Others encourage: to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or … Continue reading Encourage others: it’s rewarding!
The downside of running a half in every state
Are you a repeat offender or a one and done runner? That's the question this week's Tuesdays on the Run linkup asks. Repeat offender locally I may not race nearly as much as some of my blogger friends, but the races I love locally, I do. Again and again and again. If I'm in town and … Continue reading The downside of running a half in every state
Race week!: 5/9-15 Weekly Wrap
This week did not start out well. Too much to do, too little time, and a shattered phone. But did it end well? I guess you'll have to read on. I'm wrapping up my race week with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin. You don't have to be a runner to participate in … Continue reading Race week!: 5/9-15 Weekly Wrap
5 Favorite Pre-Race/LSD Meals
One of the best things about running a long race? I can eat! I can eat things that I can't eat all that often! You do have to be careful, though -- try to get your carb loading in by just increasing the percentage of carbs you eat in the days leading up to your … Continue reading 5 Favorite Pre-Race/LSD Meals
It’s not a half without some drama: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about my halfs today. Probably because I have one coming up in just a few days. I'd like to say I train well and then everything just goes smoothly on race day. There's no stress in training or during the race. And then I'd tell you I have this bridge to sell to … Continue reading It’s not a half without some drama: TOLT
Fearless: a good or bad thing?
I don't think it's a good idea to be fearless, which was actually last week's Wednesday Word, but apparently I can't put posts on my calendar on the right days. You can read my thoughts on dilemma here. Fear exists for a reason -- to protect us. If we have no fear, we'd cross a street against … Continue reading Fearless: a good or bad thing?
5 ways racecations are like cruises
I love a cruise. Do you love to cruise? 1 week, 1 room, multiple destinations, everything included . . . sort of. If you've ever cruised, you know that everything is not included: Tips Drinks Specialty restaurants Shore excursions Shopping It adds up. It adds up quickly! Tuesdays on the Run linkup asks us what the … Continue reading 5 ways racecations are like cruises
This Time it was User Error: 5/2-8 Weekly Wrap
This week went a lot better than last week. Sort of. A few annoyances -- like the never ending rain (or so it seemed), the on & off achiness of my ankle, some screw ups with my Garmin. All in all, though, a solid week. I'm wrapping up my week with the Weekly Wrap from … Continue reading This Time it was User Error: 5/2-8 Weekly Wrap
So ready for sunshine: Spilling over high tea
It's been a busy week of appointments and getting ready for a race and trying to still rest up so that I get to said race healthy. The weather has been so consistently raw, though, that it's a pleasure to warm my hands with a mug of tea and spill what I'm thinking about lately. I … Continue reading So ready for sunshine: Spilling over high tea
5 Reasons it was Good to Be Sick
Let's clarify that: why it was good to be sick before my half. I know being sick doesn't sound like a good thing, but you'd be surprised -- sometimes it just might be a blessing in disguise. Although it's always better to be healthy! I actually had a completely different post about 75% done, but … Continue reading 5 Reasons it was Good to Be Sick
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