Obviously I have left my neighborhood: to shop, to see my mom, to take Lola to the vet. This week was the first week in many that I took one of my runs out of the neighborhood. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing pushing through the heat this week. Workouts update Monday: … Continue reading The one where I leave my neighborhood: 6/6 – 7/12 WRD
5 Hacks for Summer Running
It seems I've written running tips/hacks for every season but Summer. Summer running can be really hard, but there are ways to make it at least a little more comfortable. Fairytales and Fitness Here are five of my tried and true running hacks for summer: Freeze your water bottles. I've shared this before, but it's … Continue reading 5 Hacks for Summer Running
On the street where I live
Quite a few years ago I wrote a post about the runners I seemed to see often on the paths, and what I named them. There was Forrest Gump, of course (runner dude with a long beard) -- I don't remember the others. My husband and I also have nicknames for some of the houses … Continue reading On the street where I live
It’s Getting Hot in Here. . . : 6/29 – 7/5 WRD
. . . Again! The heat wave is coming, and it heated up this week culminating in a horribly humid Friday with quite the short storm that night. Lucky for me that ushered in nicer weather for my virtual race the next day. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and finishing my annual … Continue reading It’s Getting Hot in Here. . . : 6/29 – 7/5 WRD
The grass is always greener: Tea/coffee Date July 2020
Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date: I'm sharing how I finally used the dogs picking up habits (usually the bad ones) to my advantage this month. If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell you Lola occasionally has gagging/coughing attacks. They're generally gone within 24 … Continue reading The grass is always greener: Tea/coffee Date July 2020
Let’s Lift Each Other Up: June 2020
The weather in June was all over the place. Mostly lovely, so I can't complain. A couple of weekends were so chilly that one day I had to take my Yoga inside. Then it heated up quickly! Luckily I picked the right spot for my Yoga platform. It's nice and shady and even on days … Continue reading Let’s Lift Each Other Up: June 2020
Raindrops are falling on my head: 6/22 – 28 WRD
We had some really nice weather this week once it cooled down, so I was back outside as much as I could be. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and my training for the next virtual race. Workouts update Monday: 3 miles easy, Yoga (40 min), Legs (20 min) Tuesday: Dogwalk, Pink Cycling (30 … Continue reading Raindrops are falling on my head: 6/22 – 28 WRD
Lost & Found: Runfessions June 2020
There isn't a whole lot going on in my neck of the woods, so my runfessions aren't earth shattering. Finding things, losing things, the heat and the things I should do but don't always are rounding out June's Runfessions. I runfess . . . Those missing capris were hiding in plain sight. Sort of. As … Continue reading Lost & Found: Runfessions June 2020
Smoothies I’m Loving Lately
When I got done with my longish run last weekend, food held absolutely no appeal to me. Even though it wasn't very long at 6 miles, add in at least 2 miles walking up steep hills in addition to those 6 miles in the heat -- yup, I knew I needed to refuel. Green (or … Continue reading Smoothies I’m Loving Lately
Out & About: 6/15 – 21 WRD
Well, sort of out and about. We had to go to the bank this week, and I had to take Lola for a long overdue vet appointment. I could almost hear my car sigh with contentment for being driven. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing a decent week of fitness, despite … Continue reading Out & About: 6/15 – 21 WRD
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