I come clean about something that's been bothering me a long time. Then there's tech issues (because when isn't there?). Then finally there's some animal shenanigans -- because isn't there always when you live with furkids? I runfess . . .I'll open with a whopper: my achilles tendon started acting up about mid Summer. It … Continue reading Finally Coming Clean: Runfessions December 2020
I Tried It: Peloton Road to the 5k
Straight from the Peloton Website: Run a 5k you're proud of with this six-week training program designed for first-time racers or those getting back into racing. So did I? The Program It's a six week course, with usually five workouts per week -- although some weeks have an extra workout. Week 1: Runs ranging from … Continue reading I Tried It: Peloton Road to the 5k
How Lucky We Are: 12/14 – 20 WRD
I spent some quality time with my treadmill this week. As I type this, there were two treadmill runs. Will there be a third? You'll have to read on to find out. But first I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and coasting towards the New Year. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), Dogwalk/short … Continue reading How Lucky We Are: 12/14 – 20 WRD
5 Things I’m Loving/Not Loving
End of Year Edition It's been a while since I've shared some things I love -- and some things I don't. Fairytales and Fitness One: Loving. . . My new Brooks sneakers. It was time! Not Loving. . . the uninspired colors. Of course they were on sale -- about half what I'd normally pay … Continue reading 5 Things I’m Loving/Not Loving
Review: Clever Fox Planner
I am methodical and love to plan. Small wonder that I also love a planner. I've been searching for the right one. The Clever Fox Planner (Amazon Affiliate link here) checked a lot of boxes for me. But would I buy it again? Will it work for you? I started this post in March. Well, … Continue reading Review: Clever Fox Planner
Muskrat Love: 12/7 – 13 WRD
I spent two of my runs this week at a local preserve. Each time I went I saw different wildlife. Once I saw what I thought were baby beavers, but Mr. Judy thinks they were muskrats -- I didn't share the photo because all you see are two little lumps in the water. Whatever they … Continue reading Muskrat Love: 12/7 – 13 WRD
Celebrate Life
My title is the actual name of a race not too far away that celebrates and raises funds for those going through cancer, as well as the survivors. I did it as part of a relay several years ago. Fairytales and Fitness Why do the good die? With the loss of Mr. Judy's aunt not … Continue reading Celebrate Life
What’s a recipe for injury?
Most people love their recovery runs. Most coaches seem to like to assign them. Me? Not a fan. I'll tell you why. Of course, I am not a running coach, a physical therapist, yadda yadda, so on and so forth. This is just my opinion. Too much repetitive motion No matter how much you love … Continue reading What’s a recipe for injury?
In & Out: 11/30 – 12/6 WRD
Last week I managed to get all my runs done outside. This week the weather was crappy on and off, and there were two treadmill runs. I'm totally fine with that -- I still get outside to walk Bandit -- except yesterday. Cold rain all day long? No thank you. Peloton does make the treadmill … Continue reading In & Out: 11/30 – 12/6 WRD
What to Watch in a Pandemic?: Tea/coffee Date December 2020
Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me and a bunch of bloggers for the ultimate coffee tea date: It's a mixed bag today, but that pretty much describes my mind most days. If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell you we finished up watching The West Wing right about election … Continue reading What to Watch in a Pandemic?: Tea/coffee Date December 2020
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