I'm taking a page from Cari @ Travelingwithcari's playbook, and revealing why I've been running trails and running longer lately. Yes, I'm planning to run my second trail half marathon. I started to run on the trails in this nature preserve during the Pandemic, but it wasn't until I was regularly training here this Summer … Continue reading A Half on the Down-LO: Runfessions October 2022
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Embracing Fall Running: Runfessions September 2022
Runners who live in cold places often bemoan the arrival of Fall, because that means Winter is not far behind. You know I am no Winter lover, but it's going to come whether I embrace Fall or not, so why not enjoy all that Fall has to offer up here? Nowhere near peak but Fall … Continue reading Embracing Fall Running: Runfessions September 2022
5 Things I’m Loving/Not Loving
End of Year Edition It's been a while since I've shared some things I love -- and some things I don't. Fairytales and Fitness One: Loving. . . My new Brooks sneakers. It was time! Not Loving. . . the uninspired colors. Of course they were on sale -- about half what I'd normally pay … Continue reading 5 Things I’m Loving/Not Loving
Running Down a New Normal: Runfessions March 2020
March most definitely did not go out like a lamb. As you can tell, I try to work on my Runfessions throughout the month, and I'd written most of this post before all the craziness really started. It's a great time to focus on the things that are good in our life, and these linkups … Continue reading Running Down a New Normal: Runfessions March 2020