History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion -- Gerald R. Ford It's Wednesday word and this week the word is complacent. I like the quote above; it's so true for running, because I've found that often the most challenging training cycles result in the … Continue reading Satisfaction is overrated
5 Tips for Racecation Packing
I've already discussed what I bring on racecations, but today's Tuesdays on the Run is 5 tips for racecation packing. I've run 11 half marathons, and almost always run when on vacation. So I've had a little bit of practice. Running Clothes in Your Carryon! This should absolutely be a no-brainer, but too many people learn it the … Continue reading 5 Tips for Racecation Packing
Fall Decluttering — it’s a thing!: 10/26-11/1 Weekly Wrap
There were some really beautiful fall days this week. Except I didn't run on them. Well, Friday wasn't bad (except when it clouded up towards the end and I had more cold drizzle). The weather on Wednesday really sucked, but I still got out there. And I attacked a lot of areas in my kitchen/dining … Continue reading Fall Decluttering — it’s a thing!: 10/26-11/1 Weekly Wrap
Don’t tell mama my runfessions: can you relate?
From dirty bras to popcorn for dinner, today I'm joining up with Marcia at Marcia's Healthy Slice to share my runfessions. Some involve running; some don't. I bet some of them are things you've done, too. C'mon, fess up! It's good for the soul. I runfess . . . It's an oldie but a goodie: I took a … Continue reading Don’t tell mama my runfessions: can you relate?
Four Truths & a Lie
Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run gave us free reign for the Friday Five linkup this week. Ever played the game 2 Truths & a Lie? I haven't, but the premise is simple: someone tells you 3 things, and you have to decide … Continue reading Four Truths & a Lie
It’s not senior moments, I swear! I’m just tired
I am not technically a senior citizen. But I still totally have "senior" moments. It's better than believing you're crazy. Today I'm Thinking Out Loud about some of the more memorable senior moments I've had. Or at least the ones I can remember. Seniors on the bus As I was driving off to go running yesterday morning, I saw … Continue reading It’s not senior moments, I swear! I’m just tired
Perspective is point of view, not written in stone
Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. -- Marcus Aurelius Perspective is the Wednesday word this week. My perspective on running for 40+ years of my life? I can't run. It's too hard. And then once I decided I wanted to start running, and did start running: I … Continue reading Perspective is point of view, not written in stone
5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
It all began with RnR Vegas 2011. My first half marathon, my first night race. I remember going to hear John Bingham, aka the Penguin, speak. He was supposed to be talking about fueling for a night race but I think he just likes to hear himself talk and he didn't really have a lot … Continue reading 5 Tips for a Happy Night Race
Pitiful Strength Training, Good Running & Doggie Hospice: 10/19-10/25 Weekly Wrap
Another tough week. Probably going to be a lot of them in the next couple of weeks. I swear I'm going to try and remember to be in the moment more, and dwell less on what will happen. Today I'm linking up with Holly from HohoRuns and Tricia at MissSippiPiddlin and their weekly wrap linkup. So how was my running … Continue reading Pitiful Strength Training, Good Running & Doggie Hospice: 10/19-10/25 Weekly Wrap
Love is all you need — John Lennon said so!
Cynthia from You Signed Up for What?, Courtney from Eat Pray Run DC, and Mar from Mar on the Run, chose 5 things you love for this Friday's 5 linkup. It's really difficult to limit it to just 5 things! I could just go on and on. See, I really am a half glass full gal although it … Continue reading Love is all you need — John Lennon said so!
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