Summer continues its a-little-too-enthusiastic grip on us, but that didn't stop me from racing this July 4! It might have if it wasn't for my running friends, though, I runfess (wait -- wrong linkup!). Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date -- I have lots to share: the … Continue reading It’s getting hot in here: Spilling over tea/coffee July 2019
I Will Always Love You: June 2019
Now who doesn't love this Whitney Houston song? Such a wonderful voice, such a sad ending to her life. My June was not sad, though; in fact, there were lots of fun times! June was about coming back to running -- on my terms. Running how and when I want, something we all need to … Continue reading I Will Always Love You: June 2019
The Heat is On!: 6/24-30 WRD
The calendar said Summer and gosh darned if the thermometer didn't say it too with a little heat wave this week. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and just sharing running, "training", and staying active. And linking up with Jenn @ Runswithpugs, Brandi @ Funnerrunner, Anna Louise @ Graciouswarriorprincess, Briana @ Matsmilesmedals, Meghan … Continue reading The Heat is On!: 6/24-30 WRD
Will I Swim again?: Runfessions June 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and here we are, halfway through the year already! It's time to get off my chest those odd and pesky little runfessions for June. I swimfess . . . I was completely oblivious to the fact the community center I swim at closed. The horrors! Where will I swim now? … Continue reading Will I Swim again?: Runfessions June 2019
Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
I have only run three trail races. My first was a half marathon -- go big or go home, right? Dodge the Deer, a very family-oriented day out at a local park with our local running group, Albany Running Exchange, includes a couple of kiddy races and a trail 5k and has been on my … Continue reading Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
Solo not so Solo running: 6/17-23 WRD
We're still getting plenty of rain -- it rained almost every day this week (except today) but boy with the arrival of Summer it sure warmed up in a hurry. Another good week of running, and even a short trail race thrown in today for fun. The first time in many years that I headed … Continue reading Solo not so Solo running: 6/17-23 WRD
“I Can’t”: What Does it Mean?
"I Can't" has many meanings. Can't simply means can not. According to Merriam Webster, can is defined as: be physically or mentally able to That is just one of the many definitions of the verb can; so can't means that you are not physically or mentally able to. We say can't all the time. We … Continue reading “I Can’t”: What Does it Mean?
Black Toenails 101
I ran for roughly 10 years and kept all my toenails . . . until I didn't. Although there are causes for black toenails (and we'll get into that), much like chafing, it can be totally random. What is a black toenail? Black toenails can have many causes, but for runners, it's usually caused by … Continue reading Black Toenails 101
Running because you want to: 6/10-16 WRD
Although the trail series is going on in my neck of the woods (free trail runs at various locations), I've yet to make it to one (the one trail run I did do was a different group). It's either threatened rain, been raining, or I just didn't want to tackle the mud. Plus they're usually … Continue reading Running because you want to: 6/10-16 WRD
Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Part II
Everyone has one: something they struggle with in their life. Usually their whole lives. Weight is definitely one of my struggles. Many of my local friends don't really get it, because while they've seen the photos, they never knew me as a very heavy person, or it's not a struggle for them. By the way, … Continue reading Whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, Part II
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