When should you take a break from running? I do think it does a body good once in a while. Any repetitive activity leaves you open to injury. Switching it up and giving your body a break is one way to stay injury free. Fairytales and Fitness Pay attention to your RHR (resting heart rate) … Continue reading 1 Reason I Took a Running Break
Another Reason to Try Nasal Breathing?
One of the commenters on the first part of why I tried nasal breathing (read it here) said she did it to make sure she ran her easy runs easy. This is even sort of ties into the actual topic this week -- my thoughts on rest days -- I write about that a lot! … Continue reading Another Reason to Try Nasal Breathing?
Generator/Instant Pot to the rescue!: 10/5 – 11 WRD
Not running actually frees up some of my time. Yes, I'm walking more, but that doesn't take as much pre- and post-routines (for me). Of course I could explore by running in the places I'm walking, but one problem I have is that I get so sweaty running that I can be uncomfortable post run … Continue reading Generator/Instant Pot to the rescue!: 10/5 – 11 WRD
Why Should You Try Nasal Breathing?
I am always striving to learn, to experiment, to try new things. Sometimes they work, and sometimes they don't, but you always learn something. Last Spring I decided to try nasal breathing in my running (breathing in and out through my nose). As a Yoga teacher, I know the power of breath. Ancient Yogis thought … Continue reading Why Should You Try Nasal Breathing?
Walking for RBG: 9/27 – 10/4 WRD
Nothing very exciting going on this week. No running to report (planned for break). Although I actually did get in more miles walking than I normally would with running, due to the Run for Ruth distance challenge. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and running/walking my virtual Dempsey Challenge races. Workouts update Monday: Yoga … Continue reading Walking for RBG: 9/27 – 10/4 WRD
The one with dogs, rabbits, & cows: Tea/coffee Date October 2020
Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me and a bunch of bloggers for the ultimate coffee tea date: I'll be talking mostly about animals. Wild and domestic! If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell you I'm happy that the two stroller gals I often see on the sidewalk can get … Continue reading The one with dogs, rabbits, & cows: Tea/coffee Date October 2020
The People Have the Power: September 2020
September was even busier than the last few months! 2 trips to mom, both with side trips. One day trip as a "family" -- I'd hoped for more, but it wasn't meant to be. Cat sitting for a friend. Planning & executing birthday shenanigans for Mr. Judy. A virtual 10k + virtual 5k walk. September's … Continue reading The People Have the Power: September 2020
Leaves are a’popping: 9/21 – 26 WRD
After our cold snap last week, trees are popping out in color all over the place. Way too early, but there's something about the changing leaves . . . even if I never missed that the 17 years we lived in TX! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and running/walking my virtual Dempsey … Continue reading Leaves are a’popping: 9/21 – 26 WRD
Summer of Hamilton: Runfessions September 2020
Sometimes when I fall, I fall hard! It was all Hamilton, all the time this Summer. Watching the movie like five times. Listening to the soundtrack. Visiting the Schuyler Summer home. Reading Hamilton: The Revolution. Then rereading Gore Vidal's Burr, which I read a lot as a kid -- which is surprising, it was kind … Continue reading Summer of Hamilton: Runfessions September 2020
You are an Experiment of 1
It's oh-so-tempting to get caught up in someone else's running journey. I blame Social Media for a lot of that -- but sometimes there's peer pressure in a group of running friends, too. That peer pressure can get you out of a rut and out of your comfort zone -- in a good way sometimes, … Continue reading You are an Experiment of 1
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