Another busy week; mostly in a good way. Finally got to check something off my to do list that I've been struggling with for months. Getting that done, the RRCA course done, the First Aid/CPR course done -- all those things were a big relief to me. Then the jury duty notice came in the … Continue reading 1 Step Forwards, 2 Steps Back: 9/27 – 10/3 WRD
The One That Almost Didn’t Happen!: Tea/coffee Date October 2021
Thanks, Coco and Deborah, I'm sitting here with my hot chocolate, and now the weather is appropriate for it! The subject doesn't refer to races; I'm talking about this post. Seriously how cheerful is this mug? If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . .I'd tell you I collect mugs. I use them, too. I got one from … Continue reading The One That Almost Didn’t Happen!: Tea/coffee Date October 2021
Look Inside to Awaken: September 2021
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.-- Carl Jung It's funny how stuff from Carl Jung aligns with Yoga Philosophy, and yet, apparently, despite some Yoga practice, Jung absolutely felt Westerners shouldn't practice Yoga (there's a lot of interesting blog … Continue reading Look Inside to Awaken: September 2021
Welcoming Fall in Shorts: 9/20 – 26 WRD
Having the RRCA test off my plate was a huge relief, and I also knocked out my First Aid/CPR course this weekend -- so I should get a certificate as a running coach in the next couple of weeks. The online First Aid/CPR course was interesting -- no Zoom, self paced, and you are sent … Continue reading Welcoming Fall in Shorts: 9/20 – 26 WRD
The one where I’m REALLY lost: Runfessions September 2021
When people tell me I can't get lost going somewhere, my usual response is don't challenge me. It's amazing how lost you can get in a short amount of time! You'll see in a bit. I runfess . . .Lately the universe seems to be fighting me. When I took my mom to the orthopedist, … Continue reading The one where I’m REALLY lost: Runfessions September 2021
C is the Most Important Letter
Consistency It wasn't that long ago that I wrote a post about the ABCs of running (you can read it here), mostly to remind myself of things I would need to remember when I toe the start line of a race again. Except I still haven't and right now I have zero plans to do … Continue reading C is the Most Important Letter
Falling Inward: 9/13 – 19 WRD
It was coming down to the wire to complete my RRCA Coaching test this week -- it was hard, but I got it done! Now just need to do the First Aid/CPR courses and I'll be a certified running coach (or maybe just certifiable). I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and running … Continue reading Falling Inward: 9/13 – 19 WRD
5 Tips After Your First Colonoscopy
So what happens after the dreaded day? I've got a few tips for that, too! I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I'm sharing 5 tips to let you know what you might expect after a Colonoscopy. 1: Phone a friendYou … Continue reading 5 Tips After Your First Colonoscopy
I Tried It: My First Colonoscopy
I wrote another post about my top tips for the week before and the prep for my first colonoscopy here. As I mentioned in that post, I'm trying to take some of the stigma out of the prep. Seriously it's not as bad as we are led to believe, although of course it's not fun … Continue reading I Tried It: My First Colonoscopy
Never Forget: 9/6 – 12 WRD
I think we all know what we're remembering this week. Let me tell you, it was a week. There was mom stress, there was car stress, there was the run coach test stress (which I'm still working on!). I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and doing my best to try to look … Continue reading Never Forget: 9/6 – 12 WRD
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