I promise this post won't be very graphic, but if it's still TMI for you, feel free to just skip it -- I'll understand! 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 make that first Colonoscopy Prep … Continue reading 5 Tips to Sail through your First Colonoscopy
Ready to Start Running?
I've got 8 Tips to get you started running -- and enjoying it! Running is often seen as a simple sport, and on the surface, it is: Put on some clothes, lace up your shoes, and just run. Speaking of shoes, that leads me to my first tip . . . Get fitted for shoes … Continue reading Ready to Start Running?
Settling Back In: 8/30 – 9/5 WRD
A quiet (but busy) week back home. Very grateful to have gotten away, even for a short amount of time! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and settling back in after vacation. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), Dogwalk Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), 3 miles easy, Yoga (20 min) Wednesday: Yoga (30 min), … Continue reading Settling Back In: 8/30 – 9/5 WRD
The Weight of Hair: Tea/coffee Date Sept 2021
Thanks, Coco and Deborah, I'm sitting here with my hot chocolate (whether it's cold or hot outside!) and I am musing on just how much hair actually weighs, and whether or not I've found the perfect exercise to make my Achilles happy. Good thing Mr. Judy got a few good pics in the beginning, but he wants … Continue reading The Weight of Hair: Tea/coffee Date Sept 2021
Breaking Clear Away: August 2021
Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. -- John Muir I know that it's a privilege to be able to go away on vacation, and I very grateful that it was my privilege to finally … Continue reading Breaking Clear Away: August 2021
Adventure Awaits!: 8/23 – 29 WRD
After the bulk of my Summer got hijacked, it was finally time for some R&R! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and moving through a short vacation. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), 3 miles easy, PB ST + Cardio (25 min) Tuesday: Yoga (20 min), 2 recovery miles, Yoga (20 min) Wednesday: … Continue reading Adventure Awaits!: 8/23 – 29 WRD
The Laundry Battle is Real: Runfessions August 2021
Every time I write about my V02 Max, someone is sure to say the Garmin's version of that isn't very accurate, and I'm sure that's true. Keeping track of it, though, actually does give me clues to how I might want to adjust my running -- that's why I continue to look at it … Continue reading The Laundry Battle is Real: Runfessions August 2021
I Tried It: Mezcla Protein Bars
I had seen Mezcla Protein Bars on sale at Fresh Market -- in the app. When I went to buy them, though, there were none to be found. Until finally, probably a month later -- not on sale -- there they were. I tried two flavors and I love them! I knew you could get … Continue reading I Tried It: Mezcla Protein Bars
Exhaling, for Now: 8/16 – 22 WRD
It was another stressful week in a month full of stressful weeks -- but I knew it would be going into it. Activity was hard, but I did my best, which wasn't half bad. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and moving through learning and bringing my mom home. Workouts update Monday: Yoga … Continue reading Exhaling, for Now: 8/16 – 22 WRD
Walkway over the Hudson:
5 Things to Know Before You Go If you ever find yourself in Poughkeepsie, NY, this is the thing to do. Seriously, there isn't really that much in Poughkeepsie (where I grew up), although it does give you easy access to things like: FDR Library Vanderbilt Mansion Minnewaska State Park Rhinebeck, Saugerties, Woodstock (all cute … Continue reading Walkway over the Hudson:
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