The treadmill was my best friend when I took up running: it protected me from the elements, it never judged me, it didn't laugh at me because of my pace. Eventually, though, I wanted to run a road race, and I knew in order to do that, I needed to run on the road. It … Continue reading 4 ways I survive the treadmill
Turning into a winter slug: 1/11-17 Weekly Wrap
Every winter I think: this is the time I will finally lose those last 5 pounds, tone up, and really get in shape for running half marathons later in the year. But . . . it's winter. Winter makes me want to curl up in a ball and hibernate until May. Those bears are onto something! … Continue reading Turning into a winter slug: 1/11-17 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to I Like to Cross Train
Runners all know that cross training is important. It's a ticket to potentially staying injury free. Although cross training can injure you, too. But that pesky cross training just seems to get in the way of running, doesn't it? As a runner who struggles with keeping her IT band happy, I do try hard to … Continue reading 5 Ways to I Like to Cross Train
Finding peace and quiet: TOLT
I consider myself a glass half full gal, for the most part, but my Thinking Out Loud lately has still been on the sad side . . . it's only been about 2 weeks since we put Chester to sleep, so he's still in my thoughts. A lot. Most of the time I really am okay -- maybe … Continue reading Finding peace and quiet: TOLT
Accountable
A beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive --Samuel Richardson This quote caught my eye. Samuel Richardson was apparently an English novelist who lived in the 17th-18th centuries. I've never heard of him. And I am puzzling over this quote; which is one of the reasons I love … Continue reading Accountable
Last Run Albany 12/19/15
Last Run Albany definitely lives up to its fun run reputation! This was my third year bringing my racing year to a close with this race and it didn't disappoint. Packet Pickup There were multiple opportunites before the race to pick up your packet, but I've just always done day (or night, since it's a night … Continue reading Last Run Albany 12/19/15
And then there were 2: 1/4-1/10 Weekly Wrap
We've spent half our marriage with more than 2 animals: first there were 2 cats (aka the girls), and when one of the girls had to be put to sleep, we adopted 2 kittens (aka the boys). 10 years ago we adopted Chester, after the last girl had to be put to sleep; keeping us … Continue reading And then there were 2: 1/4-1/10 Weekly Wrap
5 Reasons I am not doing a detox
New year = new you; I get it. In fact, I had a completely different post almost completely finished when the subject for this one popped into my head. So you can be on the lookout for 5 ways to ditch sugar within the next month or so. Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, … Continue reading 5 Reasons I am not doing a detox
Lola is my new trainer/coach: TOLT
It's another sad Thinking Out Loud , but there are some funny bits, too. The soup that turned into pasta, and tricking my husband into thinking I'd shoveled a path on the driveway. You've been warned! Pho pasta, anyone? I have a recipe for Pho soup that I really like and have made a few times. What's … Continue reading Lola is my new trainer/coach: TOLT
A new year — it’s time to renew it, renew it!
We don't even know how strong we are until we are forced to bring that hidden strength forward. In times of tragedy, of war, of necessity, people do amazing things. The human capacity for survival and renewal is awesome. --Isabel Allende One definition for renewal is an instance of resuming an activity or state after … Continue reading A new year — it’s time to renew it, renew it!
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