The main thing you have to know about Freihofer's Run for Women: the atmosphere is just amazing. Think any race you've ever started in and take it up a few notches. It's why we come back, year after year, despite the heat, the narrow streets, the never ending hill at the start, and the crowded … Continue reading Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k Race Recap 6/1/19
Water, Baths, & Bees, Oh My!: 6/3-9 WRD
Running went pretty well this week. I enjoyed mostly good weather on the run (despite showers here & there this week) and am loving the warmer days with still low humidity. Especially enjoying that all my runs this week were done in skirt! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and just sharing running, … Continue reading Water, Baths, & Bees, Oh My!: 6/3-9 WRD
Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger, Part I
While I was sick, I used some guided meditations focusing on being healthy. One of them said words to the effect: I allow myself to go through this illness, because I know that I will come through even stronger than before. Fairytales and Fitness No one ever wants to be sick. Sometimes, though, we truly … Continue reading Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger, Part I
I found love in the broken places: May 2019
I just modified the song slightly (I, instead of we) to fit my love songs for 2019 theme. No, I am not broken, I'm well, although over the last few months it kind of felt like I was a little broken. It's sort of going to be a theme this week, I think. Normally I'd … Continue reading I found love in the broken places: May 2019
God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
I had planned to up the mileage just a tad this week, while at the same time trying to rest up a little before the race this weekend. It's just a 5k, always too crowded to do great pace-wise, not to mention being sick a couple of times in the last couple of months hasn't … Continue reading God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and sort of bearing my soul at the Runfessional. Don't know what I'm talking about? We get together and share all those little things that only runners understand (or care about). I runfess . . . The weather in May, for the most part, was a real buzzkill. Rain, rain, … Continue reading It’s all about that base: Runfessions May 2019
5 Spring Running Tips
When you think about difficult running weather, what comes to mind? Apparently for me it's Winter and Summer. I've written several posts on that subject. What I've never written about? Spring running tips! Spring may be lovely, but it roars in with its own set of challenges. I know, I know -- we're almost in … Continue reading 5 Spring Running Tips
To all who serve, Thank You!: 5/20-26 WRD
I didn't really have a lot of running or errands this week, but it sure seemed busy nonetheless. Then my shoulder decided to protest the weight lifting. It wasn't as if I was doing much or lifting crazy weights, but it got really sore. I found some yoga videos for shoulder pain that helped immensely, … Continue reading To all who serve, Thank You!: 5/20-26 WRD
Why do YOU race?
Some runners never race at all. Runners who do race, though, race for all sorts of different reasons. Your reasons for racing may change over the years, too. I do think it's important to revisit your why. What is it about racing that motivates you? Why do YOU get out there to race? Fairytales and … Continue reading Why do YOU race?
Strength in numbers
Today's topic is are you a solo or group runner? The quick answer for me is both. I believe both have their pros and cons. The Group Run Nothing will get you out the door quicker for a run than knowing you are meeting other people. It always feels easier to run with other people … Continue reading Strength in numbers
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