I'm runfessing and sipping tea all in one post. There wasn't a whole lot of running in January, but that doesn't mean I don't have things to get off my chest. There always seems to be a steady stream of things to tell you and odd things going on in my life. I'll tell you … Continue reading Nature finds a way: Runfessions January 2020
Stronger Every Day: January 2020
Looking through songs with Strong as a theme (or in the Title) was surprising. Many seem to be about breakups, including this month's song, for which I'm going old school with Chicago's "Stronger Every Day" -- the refrain spoke to me. Of course I love the song, and maybe break up songs are kind of … Continue reading Stronger Every Day: January 2020
RIP, Dad: 1/20-26 WRD
When last we talked, I had just come home from visiting my Dad. As it turned out he passed away just a few hours later, and regular readers of this blog know that it was indeed a blessing. I went back the next day and have stayed with my Mom until today, helping with all … Continue reading RIP, Dad: 1/20-26 WRD
Mistakes, I’ve made a few
It's time to lighten it up around here! Race bloopers, anyone? I've made a few, for sure. I know I tend to get kinda serious on the blog, but I do like to laugh at myself occasionally. There's plenty to laugh about! Well, this one above was more like cry about. The time I wore … Continue reading Mistakes, I’ve made a few
Would I run Boston . . .
. . . if someone handed me an entry? Thanks to Wendy @ Takingthelongwayhome for this blog post inspiration -- check out her list of 60 Blog Post for Runners here. I may have to come up with my own list -- if I can think of more; Wendy did a great job! The Pros … Continue reading Would I run Boston . . .
Treading water: 1/13-19 WRD
I felt back to normal this week (until today, poor sleep last night, ended up on the couch with Bandit due to Lola making noises), and good thing, too, as we got a call from Hospice that my Dad was worsening and they didn't think he has a lot of time left. Which could mean … Continue reading Treading water: 1/13-19 WRD
5 Reasons you should do speed work . . .
. . . even if you're not training for anythingI am not training for a race. In fact, I won't start seriously training for my summer half until about the end of March. I still include some type of speed work into most of my weeks. I'm going to share why you should, too. Fairytales … Continue reading 5 Reasons you should do speed work . . .
The Trick to Reaching Your Goals
A new year is all about new goals, right? Or maybe it's just about the same goals but in a new year. Once you set those goals -- how do you reach them? There's lots of talk about SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound). I think the secret to your goals is even easier: … Continue reading The Trick to Reaching Your Goals
Running in skirt: 1/6-12 WRD
I was home all week, which helped, but I've also been quite busy between appointments and prepping to teach and teaching yoga. I felt pretty run down by the end of the week -- mostly due to a week or so of poor sleep -- so I took a lot more rest than usual. Joining … Continue reading Running in skirt: 1/6-12 WRD
Hospice: it’s not what you think
Last week we were able to get my Dad onto Hospice. No, my Dad doesn't have a terminal illness, although he sort of does: it's called old age. I also pointed out to my sister that dementia actually does kill -- people with dementia slowly lose their ability to move, and to eat properly. They … Continue reading Hospice: it’s not what you think
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