I'm Thinking Out Loud about when does an animal actually look old this week. If you've ever had a geriatric cat, you know how they get kind of football shaped -- narrow at the shoulders and hips, and wider at the sides. Yes, Gizmo does have that going on. Chester never got to be old enough to … Continue reading Animals vs. Humans: TOLT
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It’s weather stalking time: TOLT
My thoughts are all over the place, but that's what Thinking Out Loud is all about anyway: weather stalking, swimming ballet buns, tough bodyweight exercises. Don't know what I'm talking about? Read on! It's that time again Let the weather stalking commence. Doesn't matter that my half is more than two weeks away; I have to start thinking … Continue reading It’s weather stalking time: TOLT
Sneaky races: TOLT
Today I'm Thinking Out Loud about the need to talk early and often with your parents about what they want as they age. To think about what you want as you age. It's probably time to start that conversation If your parents are in their 70s, that is. Don't be like us, don't wait until they're 90 and … Continue reading Sneaky races: TOLT
Working on living better: TOLT
Hey there! I'm actually back home -- did you miss me? You can catch up a bit with what's been going on in my life with my Weekly Wrap. But today I'm Thinking Out Loud, assuming I can actually gather my scattered thoughts. Living better, not longer (although longer is nice, too) This month has been hard, … Continue reading Working on living better: TOLT
Doubling down . . . : Runfessions August 2016
. . . in more ways than one! My runfessions might have to do with multiple pairs of running shoes, multiple races, and leaving/forgetting dogs. Today I'm joining up with Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice to share my runfessions; come join us and get your runfessions off your chest. I runfess . . . I am considering running … Continue reading Doubling down . . . : Runfessions August 2016
Life after the Olympics: TOLT
This week I'm Thinking Out Loud about the Olympics -- still! -- the weather (always), running (pretty much always), and of course Bandit. Because it wouldn't be a TOLT without an animal update. I'm digging this weather I'm not so sorry that I missed that week of running -- the weather was hot and humid and miserable that … Continue reading Life after the Olympics: TOLT
Live to run another day: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about how sometimes skipping runs is absolutely, positively the right thing to do. My two little runs this week have gone well -- both negative splits. I'm sure the shorter days are actually helping me out, because it's shadier longer in the mornings now. My BRF (Basal Resting Fitness) Have you heard of BMR … Continue reading Live to run another day: TOLT
Why race?: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about my potential race this weekend; about whether or not it's wise to do it. It won't be decided today, not unless I wake up feeling a whole lot better than yesterday (doubtful, but you never know), but hey, it's what I'm thinking about. And I'll never be number one. But still . … Continue reading Why race?: TOLT
Maybe life is random . . : TOLT
. . . but I doubt it --Steven Tyler It's what Thinking Out Loud is meant to be: totally random this week. Just those little thoughts that occur to me at random times: shoes, running, swimming, and of course TOLT wouldn't be complete without the furkids. Why is multi person planning so hard? And no, Darlene, I'm … Continue reading Maybe life is random . . : TOLT
For to be free . . .: TOLT
. . . is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others. --Nelson Mandela Today I'm still Thinking Out Loud animals. I know, shocking right? It's so easy to get consumed with our own troubles. Lauren wrote a great blog post, Beating Running Burnout, that … Continue reading For to be free . . .: TOLT
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