I really couldn't understand why I wasn't feeling better. I mean, four COVID tests were negative (I even took a fifth one, but it was a dud and didn't even have a control line). I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and another week with a whole lotta rest. The good news is … Continue reading Yet another zero week: 5/8 – 14 WRD
Exploring NC: 4/25 – 5/7 WRD
If you follow me on Facebook (here) you now know that we visited North Carolina. While there was no running, there was lots of activity! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and staying active without running. Workouts updateWalking, Pilates, Yoga, Hiking. I did actually take running clothes. I only took two pairs … Continue reading Exploring NC: 4/25 – 5/7 WRD
Dogs & Tech: Tea/coffee Date May 2023
I'm joining Coco and Deborah and actually have been drinking smoothies a bit more these days with the warmer weather (well, warmer weather when I originally wrote this pose -- although it's going to get warmer as this week goes on). My neighborhood continues to go to the dogs, and an upgrade gone well. If we were … Continue reading Dogs & Tech: Tea/coffee Date May 2023
Cycling not in a good way: Runfessions April 2023
I had to deal with a slight setback to running in April. I am not training for anything, but I just want to keep my running base. Is that really too much to ask? I runfess . . .I was thinking about running my first race of 2023 last weekend. It's a race I did … Continue reading Cycling not in a good way: Runfessions April 2023
Crashed & Burned: 4/17 – 23 WRD
Or is that burned & crashed? I didn't injure myself, if that's what you're thinking. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and resting, resting, and more rest -- although by end of the week I was walking again and that felt good to both myself and Bandit. Workouts updateSome walking and some … Continue reading Crashed & Burned: 4/17 – 23 WRD
Suddenly Summer: 4/10 – 16 WRD
Yup, we jumped right over Spring and into Summer with several days of record breaking heat. Very reminiscent of when we moved in here 14 years ago (also in April). How did that go for me? Some perspective: today Facebook told me 2 & 9 years ago it snowed on this day I'm joining Kim … Continue reading Suddenly Summer: 4/10 – 16 WRD
Spring is blowing in?: 4/3 – 9 WRD
Wind and cold was definitely the name of the game this week and there were some short, brutal runs (but all were outside). This coming week looks gorgeous! To all that celebrate any holiday, may it be peaceful and filled with love. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and fighting that wind. … Continue reading Spring is blowing in?: 4/3 – 9 WRD
Treadmill be gone!: Tea/coffee Date April 2023
I'm joining Coco and Deborah and as always enjoying my hot cocoas. If you are celebrating a holiday this weekend, I hope you enjoy it. At least it takes up much less space this way If we were enjoying tea/coffee . . . I'd tell you I came home one day and my old treadmill had exploded … Continue reading Treadmill be gone!: Tea/coffee Date April 2023
Spring is a Bumpy Ride: 3/27 – 4/2 WRD
The temps dropped 40 degrees over night. Goodbye Spring, "welcome back" Winter. Gratefully it's just a bump in the road on the way to "real" Spring. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and slowly adding on a little mileage. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (40 min), Dogwalk, PB ST (25 min) Tuesday: Yoga (40 … Continue reading Spring is a Bumpy Ride: 3/27 – 4/2 WRD
The Running Gods Laugh: Runfessions March 2023
I sat down to write this post on Monday, and nothing was coming. I've got nothing, I thought. Running may be short & sweet (and slow) but it's going fairly well. Never tempt the Running Gods . . . but first can we talk car alarms? I runfess . . .I did something this week … Continue reading The Running Gods Laugh: Runfessions March 2023