No running; still tired, but walking every day. This should be a pretty short post! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and still not running. Yoga + walking to keep the body moving. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (10 min), Dogwalk, Yoga (15 min) Tuesday: Yoga (10 min), Dogwalk, Yoga (15 min) Wednesday: Yoga … Continue reading Down but not out: 1/11 – 17 WRD
5 Reasons to Love Nuun
I am so happy to be back as a Legacy Nuun Ambassador! Legacy means that I've been representing Nuun for 4 years (or more). I have actually been using Nuun for running for much longer than that. When you find something that works for your running, you don't often stray from that product: today I'm … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Love Nuun
Outcome vs Process Goals
Have you heard about SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time bound) goals? That's usually all you hear about this time of year! Of course it's important for your goals to be SMART, or smart, for that matter! What about outcome vs process goals? Outcome Goals Outcome goals are the end result you're looking for. They're … Continue reading Outcome vs Process Goals
God laughs at plans: 1/4 – 10 WRD
Another fresh week, another fresh start . . .or so I thought. Apparently God and I weren't on the same page when it came to my plans for this week. But first I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and not off to a running start in 2021. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), … Continue reading God laughs at plans: 1/4 – 10 WRD
5 Reasons Clear is . . .
. . . My Word for 2021 Clear: Remove an unwanted item Pure & Intense Away from Get over something safely Synonyms: wholly, strip, remove, crystal clear, straightforward I struggled with picking a word for 2021. I came this close to going with Aware, aka mindfulness. Sometimes I'm a very mindful person -- and … Continue reading 5 Reasons Clear is . . .
What will keep you moving in 2021?
Motivation can be hard to come by in the North during Winter. Motivating yourself out the door when the wind is howling, the snow is flying, and often it's bitterly cold. Then there's all the layers -- you just feel weighed down. Or is it just me? The things that normally motivate me in Winter … Continue reading What will keep you moving in 2021?
Bye Bye, 2020!: 12/28 – 1/3 WRD
It was that sort of week: one filled with little frustrations. Nothing big, nothing terrible, but when you pile them all on -- well, I made it out of 2020 and while I know it will be a long time before we see truly good news, I am always hopeful at the start of a … Continue reading Bye Bye, 2020!: 12/28 – 1/3 WRD
Do you believe?: Tea/coffee Date January 2021
Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me and a bunch of bloggers for the first ultimate coffee tea date in 2021. I know we're all crossing our fingers that 2021 will be a much, much better year. I definitely feel I'm overdue for a good year. What else has been going on in … Continue reading Do you believe?: Tea/coffee Date January 2021
Fighting Stronger: December 2020
No races for me in December, virtual or otherwise. I did have a pretty well rounded fitness routine for most of December, including shoveling! This month's song selection: who doesn't love Rachel Patton? I probably already used her, but I think it's totally appropriate for going into 2021, because the COVID vaccines allow us to … Continue reading Fighting Stronger: December 2020
What goes around comes around: 12/21 – 27 WRD
The subject refers to the snow! It warmed up on Thursday and Friday, rained, and the snow was almost all washed away. Then the temps took a dive, it immediately snowed just a bit Friday night -- so much for clear places to run. But first I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, … Continue reading What goes around comes around: 12/21 – 27 WRD