I'm still enjoying lower mileage and mostly easy runs. I've been getting in some cross training, and keeping up with my strength training so far. The one thing I'm not enjoying -- and I think most of us aren't -- is the ever-present humidity. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia … Continue reading Fig Bars vs S’mores: 7/17-23 Weekly Wrap
5 Everyday Things . . .
. . . and their uses for running I love to try stuff. Follow this blog for any length of time, and you'll quickly learn that. But sometimes you need a low tech solution to runner problems, and over the years, I've found a few. Today I am joining up with the Friday Five 2.0 … Continue reading 5 Everyday Things . . .
Summer running had me a blast . . .
Or did I? There's so much to love about summer running: Longer days, making it easier to squeeze in early or late runs Warmer temps, which means less clothes The feeling of moving freely because of fewer layers Sunshine!!!! Clear trails -- at least clear of snow and ice So what do we have to … Continue reading Summer running had me a blast . . .
BBQ vs Grilling: 7/10-16 Weekly Wrap
It's been a quiet month but I'm digging it. My body is also enjoying the fact that right now there's only one semi-hard run per week . . . I'm sure that won't last long. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin and a guest host for the Weekly Wrap … Continue reading BBQ vs Grilling: 7/10-16 Weekly Wrap
5 Reasons to be a Killer B
If you follow my Weekly Wraps (find the latest one here), you may have noticed the name Pahla B popping up a lot lately. That's because a while back I purchased her "Faster Running in 14 Weeks" ebook (you can find it here -- I make no money off of Pahla B; I just wanted … Continue reading 5 Reasons to be a Killer B
Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/17
It was so funny reading the start of last year's recap (read it here), about Mr. Judy and Bandit having no problems that first day. If only we knew what we were in for! Again, what a difference a year makes . . . in life and running. Getting There & Hanging Out For the … Continue reading Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/17
Skirting Around: 7/3-9 Weekly Wrap
A quiet fourth, a fun race with friends, and more "hiking" on an easy trail. Despite more rain and humidity, the week ended on a high note with a beautiful day today. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Tricia @ Misssipppiddlin and a guest host for the Weekly Wrap to share how … Continue reading Skirting Around: 7/3-9 Weekly Wrap
5 Reasons to love summer running
It happens every year: we spend all winter complaining about the elements, only to turn around and complain about the heat in summer. I won't lie, running in the heat is not my favorite. Give me a nice 50ish degrees for race morning and I'm a happy camper. There's no denying, though, that there are … Continue reading 5 Reasons to love summer running
If Development is so difficult . . .
. . . why do it? Development: the act or process of devloping; growth; progress Development, progress, growth, improvement. Call it what you will, you can't create development without some effort. There's a saying about marathons, maybe you've heard it? If it were easy, everyone would do it. All growth depends on activity. There is … Continue reading If Development is so difficult . . .
The turning point: 6/5-26- 7/2 Weekly Wrap
I got in my runs, despite it being a real steambath on Saturday. And I got the family out for a short hike at one of the major battlefields of the American Revolution -- just half an hour or so from our home. It seemed like the thing to do this holiday weekend. The title, … Continue reading The turning point: 6/5-26- 7/2 Weekly Wrap
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