It's the first day of Fall and I decided to go off script for the Friday 5 and write a little letter to Fall and ask it for a few favors. Today I am joining up with the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy to share the five things I'd like to … Continue reading Dear Fall: 5 Things I want from You!
A running IV . . .
. . . or how I get it "all" done How do you do all that? It seems to be a frequent question, even if I feel as though I don't do nearly as much as other women. Because: a) I don't have kids and b) I don't work. Or I don't work now; it's … Continue reading A running IV . . .
Hello Taper!: 9/11-17 Weekly Wrap
I love me some taper. Seriously. I am so ready for mine. Y'all, I started training for halfs in March of 2016 with almost no breaks at all since then. So many do more, but that's a lot for me! I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin and sharing how my … Continue reading Hello Taper!: 9/11-17 Weekly Wrap
5 Ankle Mobility Resources for Runners . . .
. . . to check out I never gave much thought to my ankles. They never bothered me. Until they did. In 2016, about 8 years into my running "career", suddenly my ankles hurt. Bad enough that I had to tape them. I saw my chiropractor, I saw a physical therapist, and I was gifted … Continue reading 5 Ankle Mobility Resources for Runners . . .
Danette May 30 Day Challenge Review
Pancakes. Waffles. Chocolate covered strawberries. Pasta. Does that sound like punishment for you? I have been following Danette May for several years. Several times a year, she runs a 30 day challenge, focusing on both mind and body. I have wanted to try it, but it was never the right time . . . I … Continue reading Danette May 30 Day Challenge Review
New Critters: 9/4-10 Weekly Wrap
No, no new furkids! But I saw a larger snake than I've seen in our neighborhood before (unfortunately squashed by a car) and a Heron at the park. We enjoyed some scenic views from an overlook we hiked to, and oh yeah, there was a little running in there, too (and trying -- but failing … Continue reading New Critters: 9/4-10 Weekly Wrap
5 Reasons to Blink
These days it seems everyone has a GPS watch that is also a heart rate monitor (HRM). Everyone, that is, except me. Actually, I'm pretty sure that there are other active people out there that don't have HRMs -- but would like one, if it were comfortable and easy to use. Today I'd like to … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Blink
Improvment . . .
. . . is finding new ways to measure success Improvement: an act of improving or the state of being improved Beginning runners often see improvement by leaps and bounds in the beginning -- it actually makes that hard work feel good, because you see improvement. What if you've been running for decades? What improvments can … Continue reading Improvment . . .
Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
I had had my eye on the 5k in the Thatcher Park Trail Running Festival for months -- but I only wanted to run it if the weather was nice. Especially since I ran 9 miles the day before the race. And lucky me, it was just a beautiful weekend to run. A brief … Continue reading Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
Oh Deer!: 8/28-9/3 Weekly Wrap
It wasn't a great summer. So much better than last summer, though, and no natural disasters here so we are very blessed. Do you feel like summer is over with Labor Day? It's hard not to feel that way, with the lovely Fall weather we've been having. Tomorrow will warm up, but it won't be sticking … Continue reading Oh Deer!: 8/28-9/3 Weekly Wrap
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