Let's face it: there are times when all the stars align and training goes well and you have a fabulous race. And then there are the times it wasn't a good idea to even start training -- and if you stopped to think about it, you knew it. How did your race go then? Thought … Continue reading Do you race wisely?
Packing it Up: 7/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
And taking it on the road. Most of this week was spent getting ready for our upcoming trip. It was its usual slog. And why did my dentist appointment have to fall a couple of days before we left? How about the moment I was afraid I'd lost my license (I didn't)? I'm joining up … Continue reading Packing it Up: 7/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
What is this rolling out of bed . . .
. . . that you speak of?I have to admit that sometimes I wonder what it would be like to just roll out of my bed and do a half marathon. Would you believe I never have? The longest race I've ever done at home is a 15k. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from … Continue reading What is this rolling out of bed . . .
Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/18
Ah Firecracker: the race we love to hate and yet keep coming back to, year after year. Always hot (except for one fluke cool year), it was much hotter than previous years. We all set out to take it sort of easy and enjoy the race -- and we did! Getting There & Hanging Out … Continue reading Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/18
Let’s taper, shall we?: 7/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
The theme for this week -- until the weekend -- was unbearable heat and humidity. I am not at all ashamed that two of my runs ended up on the treadmill. Recently a relatively young runner died in a race due to heat stroke. And I saw someone go down right in front of me … Continue reading Let’s taper, shall we?: 7/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
Let purring cats lie: Spilling over tea/coffee July 2018
I won't lie: the last couple of weeks have been tough. Some of the stress going on I'm sharing here, others I'm not yet ready to share on the blog. In the scheme of things, though, I'm still pretty lucky and I'm still writing my gratitude list every night. Pull up chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and … Continue reading Let purring cats lie: Spilling over tea/coffee July 2018
How does running change as you age?
Dazzling: to impress deeply; to astonish with delight Dazzling and running are not two words I usually put together. Sure, my race tomorrow will no doubt be dazzling with sunshine and heat, but I couldn't find a post in that (and I'll recap it next week anyway). My running is not often referred to … Continue reading How does running change as you age?
Balls vs Cookies: 6/25 – 7/1 Weekly Wrap
I sort of feel like I didn't train as hard (or maybe that's just as long) for this half and yet I feel totally prepared at the same time. And I'm still recovering from runs with all the sweets -- which may or may not be a wise decision. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap … Continue reading Balls vs Cookies: 6/25 – 7/1 Weekly Wrap
Stepping away from the cookies: Runfessions June 2018
I seemed to finally find my mojo in June. Or maybe it was just that I got busy, and busy people get more done. Another month, another crack at the elusive 5k PR -- which remains elusive but I did have a course PR so it's all good. I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice to get … Continue reading Stepping away from the cookies: Runfessions June 2018
June 2018: Did I pass?
The weather kept going back and forth from hot and humid to unseasonably cool in June. I'm pretty sure hot and humid won out, for the most part. The turtle I found on one long run was most definitely my spirit animal for some runs this month! I seemed to find my mojo in most … Continue reading June 2018: Did I pass?
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