This week went down a lot like my last couple of weeks: nothing great, nothing terrible. Running was hard this week. Some weeks are just like that. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? A lot of my friends were racing this weekend, but I couldn't. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly … Continue reading Horses, Hills & Snakes, Oh My!: 4/10- 16 Weekly Wrap
5 Spring Things I’m Loving 2017
We seem to have skipped spring and gone right to summer -- which is not unusual for the northeast. We moved into this house in April -- it was hotter that day than it was back home in TX (which is obviously no longer home). I'm not quite sure I can really say that spring … Continue reading 5 Spring Things I’m Loving 2017
Just Do It: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about how everyone fears the unknown, a few thoughts on what a runner's body looks like, the mysterious workings of the canine mind, and matzo brei. Bring on the matzo brei! You must do the things you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt Are you clinging to preconceived notions? I let the cat … Continue reading Just Do It: TOLT
Which miracle would you like?
I am totally stealing this from Another Mother Runner. I tend to be a rather serious person, but I do have a sense of humor and like to lighten things up every once in a while. As you run by an aid station in a race, what miracle would you like? Let your mind "run" … Continue reading Which miracle would you like?
Burning up the trails: 4/3- 9 Weekly Wrap
In some ways, this week was a repeat of last week: nothing particularly exciting going on, another trip to my parents -- which I thought would be the last one, except it took much longer than I expected and I think there's more left to do than my sister realizes. Still a bit back and … Continue reading Burning up the trails: 4/3- 9 Weekly Wrap
NOLA & Sightseeing: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about NOLA again, only this time, it's about the attractions: what we did, not what we ate. Well, sort of; food might be involved in what we did, too. Despite wracking up lots of steps, even before my half, we didn't do a lot -- because of that half marathon. And because this … Continue reading NOLA & Sightseeing: TOLT
The real victory . . .
. . . was to keep on keeping on Victory: achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavor against odds or difficulties Today's word prompt got me to thinking: is the real victory the PR, or is it the journey to that PR? If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride … Continue reading The real victory . . .
Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
Another half, another inaugural race. Just call me a trailblazer. Packet Pickup I give BDR kudos for being able to switch packet picket on such short notice-- and communicate it to the racers -- it was the right call. It was supposed to be at Louis Armstrong park, where the race began and ended. But … Continue reading Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
Recovery Week: 3/27- 4/2 Weekly Wrap
Occasionally I just get mild flu-like symptoms. They used to be tied to my cycle, but I no longer have a cycle (but still am not post menopausal). Maybe by the end of the year. So I came home, and yup, there they were: slight muscle aches, slight temp, fatigue. Even though there were a few … Continue reading Recovery Week: 3/27- 4/2 Weekly Wrap
Superaging: Spilling over tea/coffee April 2017
Mostly I'm thinking about my last race today. Not so much in a "I should have done this" or "I should have done that" sort of way. More in a "I'm just kind of shocked" kind of way. Have I ever told you the story of my engagement to Mr. Judy? I don't remember (guess … Continue reading Superaging: Spilling over tea/coffee April 2017
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