Slowly easing back into activity and my last "long" run/race for a bit. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home to share running and racing this week -- I had my eye on a couple of 5ks in the next couple of weeks but now I'm … Continue reading Short & sweet race week: 11/5- 11 Weekly Wrap
#teamreset
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away (in the US). I don't usually open with OMG it's whatever month already, but seriously, how did this sneak up on me? Because somehow it did. After months of racing and traveling for races, I was definitely in need of a little reset. And luckily for me, just … Continue reading #teamreset
Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
I had already run a half in MA. The Cape Cod Half Marathon was included in the price of the AMR Retreat. I mean, I'd already paid for it. There was no shorter race. I always thought I'd do a half on Cape Cod, having spent so much time on it over the years. What … Continue reading Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
Life after Goal Races: 10/29- 11/4 Weekly Wrap
You'll probably notice I was a bit of a slug this week. And I'm okay with that. Kind of wished I'd done a little yoga but I didn't and that's just the way it is. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home to share life after … Continue reading Life after Goal Races: 10/29- 11/4 Weekly Wrap
REALLY soaking up that sea air: Spilling over tea/coffee November 2018
You know how they say how will you know someone has run a marathon? Don't worry, they'll tell you. At every opportunity. Just like I will probably be telling everyone I ran in a Nor'easter for a long. long time. Don't want to walk the dogs in a little drizzle? Really? Glad I took … Continue reading REALLY soaking up that sea air: Spilling over tea/coffee November 2018
October 2018: Did I pass?
October was a lot less busy than September, and after a couple of months of travel -- mostly fun stuff -- I was ready for a slower pace. If you follow me on Instagram here, you know that I did run a half marathon on Cape Cod this weekend. In a Nor'easter. I was … Continue reading October 2018: Did I pass?
State Number . . . : 10/22- 28 Weekly Wrap
. . . Well no, MA is a repeat state for me, so just two new states added this year (ID & NJ). However, Mr. Judy (more so than me!) and I have spent many happy hours on the Cape, as his parents retired to there (but then moved away about the time we moved … Continue reading State Number . . . : 10/22- 28 Weekly Wrap
Last racecation: Runfessions October 2018
Yes, another month, and another racecation -- but this time it is also the Another Mother Retreat on Cape Cod -- I'm writing this the week before the retreat, but by the time you read it, I'll already be there. With Running Buddy J. I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and getting a few things off … Continue reading Last racecation: Runfessions October 2018
Couch to Active: Book Review + Giveaway
There's a good chance that you're intimately acquainted with Couch to 5k if you read my blog. You're probably already pretty active. But do you struggle with your motivation? Is it still hard to get out the door -- to run, to get to the gym, or even simply get out on your lunch hour … Continue reading Couch to Active: Book Review + Giveaway
Last Half Training for 2018: 10/15- 21 Weekly Wrap
Thankfully no snow here yet but the temps are cold enough for it overnight! Too soon, Mother Nature, far too soon. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home to share my last week of hard training for the Cape Cod half as I move into tapertown. … Continue reading Last Half Training for 2018: 10/15- 21 Weekly Wrap