Imagination: the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses. Imagination is so important when it comes to running: Can you imagine running free and happy? Can you imagine yourself crossing the finish line -- how it feels, how it sounds, maybe what you'll be tasting … Continue reading Imagination vs Knowledge
I Believe in the little things
I believe that often it's not the big things that trip us up, it's the little things. In prehab I believe that rehab sucks, and prehab (working on your weak areas before an injury), while not particularly fun, can definitely help. In dynmaic stretching I believe that just going out and running, for most people, can lead … Continue reading I Believe in the little things
Half #16, State#14: 4/24- 30 Weekly Wrap
When you choose to do all your halfs as racecations, it's always a busy week before your race. I'm typing this at the beginning of the week, before most of what I'm writing about even happened, but if there's one thing I know for sure this week, it's gonna be busy. I'm joining up with the … Continue reading Half #16, State#14: 4/24- 30 Weekly Wrap
Being uncomfortable is overrated: Runfessions April 2017
It's true, however, that we have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.Yet I runfess that it can be very hard to do. Join me, Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and other bloggers to see what we're runfessing; if you haven't joined us yet maybe it's time to get outside your comfort zone! I runfess . . . I managed to spray … Continue reading Being uncomfortable is overrated: Runfessions April 2017
Chocolate makes everything better: TOLT
I'm apparently still Thinking Out Loud about getting outside your comfort zone. I guess my trail race has that weighing heavy on my mind! No matter what happens, chocolate makes everything better, right? You must do the things you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt Getting comfortable being uncomfortable That was something mentioned in one of the … Continue reading Chocolate makes everything better: TOLT
April 2017: Did I pass?
The great thing about running two halfs a month a part is that you really don't have to work as hard. Especially when you decide that the second half is just a training run (we'll see how that works). Let's dive right into how April went down. Getting in scheduled runs I had hoped to … Continue reading April 2017: Did I pass?
Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
That's what training is: beta testing. Do these clothes feel good (and don't chafe)? Does that fuel sit well in my stomach? How should I carry my water? NOLA was easy to pack for, but this race is much trickier, and while I'm trying not to check a bag because we'll be there less than … Continue reading Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
5 Ways to put on your oxygen mask
I do love to pamper myself. I may not have kids, but I have a big kid, aka Mr. Judy, and I have the furkids. And then there's the parents. Yes, like most women, I have a tendency to put the needs of others before my own. The old flight attendant line is true, though: … Continue reading 5 Ways to put on your oxygen mask
I’m only half crazy: TOLT
I've Thinking Out Loud -- well, not out loud, but I've been thinking for a long time, about my car. And whether or not it would pass inspection. Spoiler alert: it didn't. But that's not the end of the story. Remember my wonky check engine light? My car didn't pass inspection. The first time. But not because … Continue reading I’m only half crazy: TOLT
Are you monogamous?
To your running shoes, that is. Did you fall in love at first sight and just stay in that relationship, or do you like to play the field? I may have been married for a long time, but when it comes to running shoes, I do like to play the field. I'm not sure that … Continue reading Are you monogamous?
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