Runners gonna run. Runners like to run. Runners often won't do the things that will keep them running. You know: strength training, cross training, balance work, foam rolling, etc. And sometimes runners pay the consequences. If you belong to a gym, it's far easier to make sure you're not a one trick pony -- the … Continue reading 5 Reasons Runners Need Gyms
3 Surprising Things You Must Consider . . .
. . . if you're planning to sign up for a Fall distance race Most likely you are already signed up for that Fall half or marathon. But maybe you aren't, and you're beginning to look around at races. No doubt you think about the course, the weather, and the location. There's much more you … Continue reading 3 Surprising Things You Must Consider . . .
I love a conversion!: 7/31-8/6 Weekly Wrap
I was still feeling run down this week. In fact, more so than last week. Not actively sick, mind you, but like I could go over my tipping point if I don't take it easy. So I did. I even skipped a run. And missed some speed work. And abandoned Pahla B for the week. … Continue reading I love a conversion!: 7/31-8/6 Weekly Wrap
Does the AT Call to You?: Spilling over tea/coffee August 2017
What are your dreams? What do you long to do, but don't have the time or money to do? What would it take for you to fulfill your dream? Hiking the Appalachian Trail is not actually my dream, although I'll get to that subject in a little bit. I'd love to climb Mount Kilimanjaro or … Continue reading Does the AT Call to You?: Spilling over tea/coffee August 2017
5 Things You Must Do . . .
. . . To Tame the Rungries It's so frustrating when you have the most awesome long run . . . and then you want to eat everything in sight for the rest of the day (unless, of course, you're naturally thin -- I most definitely am not). I'm not into starving myself or exercising … Continue reading 5 Things You Must Do . . .
Does it feel like that breakthrough will never happen?
Breakthrough: a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development My friends have started to say things like: You're so fast now! You can't call yourself BOTP anymore! While neither statement is true (I'm usually heading up the rear in our very small running group -- still), it does feel like I'm finally making the breakthrough I … Continue reading Does it feel like that breakthrough will never happen?
Is running the golden ticket . . .
. . . to weight loss? Yes. No. Maybe. Some runners have won the genetic lottery: all they have to do is run (or start running) and the weight just melts off. It's usually not quite that simple for the rest of us. Abs are made in the kitchen No doubt you've heard that abs … Continue reading Is running the golden ticket . . .
No Trails for you!: 7/24-30 Weekly Wrap
Running went well enough this week. No swimming, unfortunately, because I felt super run down on Monday and ended up taking an extra rest day (which did the trick) and I just wasn't able to squeeze it in later in the week. It was a cool, rainy week. Until today -- a beautiful summer day … Continue reading No Trails for you!: 7/24-30 Weekly Wrap
Damn you, s’mores: Runfessions July 2017
July may have been quiet, but I still have a few runfessions to get off my chest. Or thighs, or buns . . . it seems like food is the theme in a lot of them this month! Join me, Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and other bloggers -- reading other bloggers' runfessions might just make you feel … Continue reading Damn you, s’mores: Runfessions July 2017
July 2017: Did I pass?
I started rebuilding my base in anticipation of my fall half marathon. There was a bit of speedwork, some trails, some hills. But all in all, a month of easy running (and one low key, shorter race). It's been a nice break that I needed. I love to travel, but it was good to have … Continue reading July 2017: Did I pass?
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