The first week of November ushered in some really lovely Indian summer days in these parts. On Thursday I did an easy run in a tank top and running skirt. Unfortunately by Sunday, the day of my first 15k, the temperatures had plummeted. A new race, a new distance Stockadeathon is a big deal in … Continue reading Stockcadeathon Race Recap 11/8/15
Battling SAD and bad weather: 11/9-15 Weekly Wrap
I am trudging along with my workouts and battling the short days, lack of sunlight, carb & sugar cravings. I made individual apple crisps twice this week because I have to taste test what I'm serving on Thanksgiving, right? The second one won. Although i do have a third recipe pinned . . . I'm … Continue reading Battling SAD and bad weather: 11/9-15 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to Beat Winter Bugs
Most winters I actually sail through without colds. But late winter/early spring? I often succumb to some sort of bug at that time. I'm sure that not having kids helps keep those winter germs/bugs at bay. I'm not a hermit, though, so I do come in contact with cold bugs. Cynthia from You Signed Up … Continue reading 5 Ways to Beat Winter Bugs
Try it, you’ll like it: TOLT
I'm sleeping much better since my husband got back last week, but Thinking Out Loud is still hard because I still have to get up early -- sometimes for Chester, sometimes for me. The next couple of weeks are sure to be busy & tiring: getting ready for Thanksgiving on top of the normal chaos. Good thing … Continue reading Try it, you’ll like it: TOLT
It doesn’t matter the number of years in your life . . . .
. . . what matters is the life in your years Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. -- Betty Friedan Is ageless really a thing? Time waits for no man -- or woman -- after all. All you have to do is look at my gray hair! It's Wednesday word and … Continue reading It doesn’t matter the number of years in your life . . . .
Do race photo stops make you faster?
Today's suggested Tuesdays on the Run subject is post race celebrations. Mine look a lot like this: foam roll, maybe yoga, maybe, then lay down and start trolling facebook/instagram. Often I'm not hungry for hours after a long, hard run. And it might take me hours to get into the shower, too, even though I sweat heavily … Continue reading Do race photo stops make you faster?
Pushing to enjoy: 11/2-8 Weekly Wrap
It was a week of highs and lows, races and easy running, and mad decluttering in the house. I'm joining up with Holly of Hoho Runs and Tricia of Misssippipiddlin to recap last week. I'm a bit behind on comments right now, as I'm a bit busier than normal carting Chester around to vets, medicating him, refilling his water … Continue reading Pushing to enjoy: 11/2-8 Weekly Wrap
Spilling over high tea: Of dogs, babies, and just one more
If we met up for coffee (or tea, in my case), I'd probably chew your ear off about the struggles of having a sick dog, wanting to do just one more half, and shaking my head over how women with infants manage to function in such a sleep deprived state. But since I don't live … Continue reading Spilling over high tea: Of dogs, babies, and just one more
5 Ways to Know It’s Time
Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run have 5 best race signs as this week's Friday Five linkup. Except my short term memory isn't quite what it ought to be and I usually don't remember the signs, even if they do sometimes help during the … Continue reading 5 Ways to Know It’s Time
Am I the only one with weird musings?
I suppose Thinking Out Loud is all about those weird musings in our heads. Only when I speak to my husband, he never seems to think about this stuff. Part of why I like running is not thinking (especially if I'm trying to push the pace). Raking & mushroom picking Doesn't everyone rake at 6:45 am in … Continue reading Am I the only one with weird musings?
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