November had one virtual 5k and I really like the tee from that "race". There were walks with friends and a little hiking. Of course I am still working my way through the sadness of losing Lola, which happened on Halloween. This month's song selection, from Brian & Jenn Johnson, is all about holding on … Continue reading You’re Gonna Be Ok: November 2020
Hello Mother!: 11/23 – 29 WRD
This week I was actually able to go into my mom's apartment. Which meant I was actually able to use a bathroom. I stayed a little longer than I'd planned on, although less than the time limit -- and since I was working on her Echo Show, we weren't as socially distanced as I would … Continue reading Hello Mother!: 11/23 – 29 WRD
Sleep Shopping?: Runfessions November 2020
Or Senior Moment? I runfess that I had almost completely written another post for today, and then I realized it was runfession time! D'oh. Of course I can't miss out on that. I runfess . . . My misplacing things has become a "running" runfessional. This time it was one of my heavier running jackets. … Continue reading Sleep Shopping?: Runfessions November 2020
I tried it: Zensah running gaiter & mask
It seems forever ago that I bought this copper infused mask and gaiter from Zensah. They're made from a relatively heavy cloth material, which actually feels quite nice when it's cold out. The heavy material was the reason I hadn't tried them until now. The Gaiter As a gaiter, it's great. As I said, it's … Continue reading I tried it: Zensah running gaiter & mask
Goodbyes are hard: 11/16 – 22 WRD
I wrapped up my Peloton 5k Training with the virtual Champion for the Chesapeake 5k (folded into my longish run this week). Unfortunately a week of bad news. But first I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing "race" week. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), Dogwalk, Yoga (20 min) Tuesday: Yoga (40 … Continue reading Goodbyes are hard: 11/16 – 22 WRD
Recovery Hot Chocolate
I actually do drink hot chocolate year round. Hello, Chocolaterunsjudy! It definitely hits the spot even more when it's colder out. Some like it hot, what can I say? Fairytales and Fitness What makes hot chocolate a recovery drink? Protein, of course! I get mine from Vital Proteins, which you can buy on Amazon here … Continue reading Recovery Hot Chocolate
5 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running in 2020
Thanksgiving is almost upon us (in the USA), and despite all the turmoil, the sadness, the loss, it's time to turn our thoughts towards gratitude. For the small things -- like birds flying around -- and the bigger things -- like a healthy family. Despite running less, I'm still very grateful that I have running. … Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running in 2020
Sunrise, Sunset: 11/9 – 15 WRD
As I go over in my favs of this week, there were amazing sunsets this week -- and some beautiful Monet-like sunrises, too. No, I'm not outside to see them, although I'm beginning to think maybe I need to grab the patio heater to watch the next one. It was another week with minimal movement. … Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset: 11/9 – 15 WRD
Will I Run Another Half?
Last week I ran the longest I've run in about a month: 5 miles. And it felt hard. I got to wondering will I ever run another half marathon? Fairytales and Fitness There are still roughly 30 states to visit Yes, I've done about 20 states in my quest to run a half marathon in every … Continue reading Will I Run Another Half?
5 Lessons Runners Can Learn from Dogs
Have a dog? There's a lot you can learn from your dog -- especially if you're a runner! Stretch first! Dogs may not sleep quite as much as cats, but it's close. What's the very first thing they do before they get up? They stretch. Not just once, but multiple times. As I go downstairs … Continue reading 5 Lessons Runners Can Learn from Dogs
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