There was some unexpected stress thrown in this week, along with the fact I had to do a lot of running all bunched together -- so that we could go see Andy Grammer this weekend (totally worth it). We haven't been away anywhere since December, and even that was mostly just family stuff. Remember how … Continue reading How long can she go?: 6/18 – 24 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to Recover Faster
Sometimes running gives us more energy, and sometimes it grinds us down and spits us out. There are ways to help make sure you recover from a hard run so that the next run will be good, too. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy to share five things … Continue reading 5 Ways to Recover Faster
How should transgender athletes compete?
If a man and a woman race each other, who do you expect to win? Of course a lot depends on training, on age, on natural ability. Given two athletes with similar abilities, do you think your sex has a bearing on the outcome? I have to admit when I saw a talk show discussing … Continue reading How should transgender athletes compete?
Put the Mango in the Coconut: 6/11 – 17 Weekly Wrap
You will probably notice that several of the links I share this week are not from our linkups, but that's because I have racing at elevation on the brain. There are five long runs until I am tackling elevation again. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long … Continue reading Put the Mango in the Coconut: 6/11 – 17 Weekly Wrap
Just Run? Run/Walk? Walk breaks?
It's not always easy being a runner who uses run/walk intervals. I seriously can't find people to run with. because most runners just loathe run/walk. There are times where I wonder if I really still need to "run" that way. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and thinking … Continue reading Just Run? Run/Walk? Walk breaks?
Why not you?
I have running friends who I am sure will believe that this post is all about them. Sorry to burst your bubble, it isn't. It's about all of us. I'm tired of women saying "I'm too old, too fat, too _________" to wear ________. Why not you? If I had a dime for every woman … Continue reading Why not you?
Silver Linings Playbook: 6/4 – 10 Weekly Wrap
I can't say as I was super happy about the unseasonably cool weather this week -- except when it comes to running. On the other hand, running in unseasonably warm weather the previous few weeks set me up for a good race last weekend. There's always a silver lining, right? I'm joining up with the Weekly … Continue reading Silver Linings Playbook: 6/4 – 10 Weekly Wrap
Does running make you feel like Wonder Woman?
Do you find it entertaining that sometimes you dread the longer runs, and yet those longer runs (or harder runs) make you feel bada$$ -- or like Wonder Woman? I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and thinking out loud about why I love to train -- and don't. … Continue reading Does running make you feel like Wonder Woman?
Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k Race Recap 6/2/18
Ah, Freihofer's . . . the race that I love to hate and love again. It was my very first race ever. Seriously, I "trained" for it for like a year. It's a 5k. Fast forward eight years, and I toed the line knowing this wouldn't be a PR, but still willing to try my … Continue reading Freihofer’s Run for Women 5k Race Recap 6/2/18
Wrapping up the mentoring: 5/28 – 6/3 Weekly Wrap
Another autograph added to my famous runners visor (which includes Frank Shorter, Deena Kastor, and Bart Yasso among others -- I've been lucky to meet some very cool runners!). Some sleepless nights, some hot runs, and one last 5k for the summer (next race will be a 4 miler). I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap … Continue reading Wrapping up the mentoring: 5/28 – 6/3 Weekly Wrap
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