The subject will be revealed under favorites. It has been a lot of back and forth with mom, as I suspected it would be last week, and the rehab closed to visitors on Tuesday because of a non-COVID upper respiratory infection going around. I had already gone there, was going to leave from there to … Continue reading Cookie Monster: 7/19 – 7/25 WRD
5 Ways to Plan Your Next Hike
Planning your hikes is part of the fun, although being spontaneous can be fun, too. There are so many resources out there to plan hikes these days! 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 ways (and things to … Continue reading 5 Ways to Plan Your Next Hike
Running Groups are Great …
. . . even for Shy Runners. That's me in the white vest towards the right above. A Reason to Show Up It's much harder to bail on a run knowing that other runners are waiting for you. It also helps if you're a runner who tends to procrastinate. Someone to Share the Miles With … Continue reading Running Groups are Great …
Little bits add up: 7/12 – 7/18 WRD
It's been a roller coaster of a week. Towards the end of the week things seemed to improve for my mom, but I know it can still be back and forth. I am back down at my sister's for a few days, with lots of rain in the forecast. Maybe I'll throw in a photo … Continue reading Little bits add up: 7/12 – 7/18 WRD
5 Sneaky Places Sugar Hides
A little sugar can be a good thing, especially when it comes to a little energy boost for runners. Although I like to get my sugar boost from honey (aka Honeystinger). Too much of anything, of course, is never good. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat … Continue reading 5 Sneaky Places Sugar Hides
Myth Busting Runner Style
Have you been in Facebook groups where someone asks about what your favorite running shoe is? Or maybe your running friends admire your new kicks and want to know what they are. The same running shoes can make anyone faster I cringe every time I see someone asking other people which shoes they love. What … Continue reading Myth Busting Runner Style
Bad news & we’re off!: 7/5 – 7/11 WRD
Off to the Adirondacks. Adventure awaits! I wrote the above & most of the rest of the post before I got the news on Friday; my Mom fell and broke her hip. We left on Saturday, since it was unlikely that anything was going to happen that quickly -- and if it does, we're not … Continue reading Bad news & we’re off!: 7/5 – 7/11 WRD
6 Ways to Keep Your Cool on the Run
Sometimes a cooling towel makes or breaks a run Do you really struggle with running when the heat is on? Sometimes only a cooling towel (or hat, gaiter, skirt) is the only thing that stands between you and melting on the run. I am definitely #teamcoolingtowel. In fact, just the other day I was looking … Continue reading 6 Ways to Keep Your Cool on the Run
Half Year Check In
Do you take a moment to look at how the first half of the year has gone, or do you just go on with the second half? Whether you set goals or not, I always think it's a good idea to reflect (but not ruminate) on what has happened, so you can adjust your sails … Continue reading Half Year Check In
Happy Birthday, Grandpa Sam!: 6/28 – 7/4 WRD
My grandpa Sam was my only grandparent to be born in the US, and he was born on the Fourth of July. I've always thought that was special. Although he's been gone since I was a teenager, I always think of him on the Fourth. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Grandpa Sam!: 6/28 – 7/4 WRD
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