Anyone that follows me knows last weekend didn't go as planned, other than soaking up some sunshine (way too much sunshine, actually) and basking in the sea air by the Ocean. Pull up chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date. If we were enjoying high tea . . . I … Continue reading Soaking up that sea air: Spilling over tea/coffee October 2018
Friday Five 2.0
Autopilot, Puppies & Kittens: Runfessions September 2018
Well, it is another month, and another racecation, but since the race hasn't happened yet, I had to dig elsewhere for what to runfess. Never fear, there's always something. The subject will become clearer as you read on. I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and keeping it short and sweet for September. There are two more … Continue reading Autopilot, Puppies & Kittens: Runfessions September 2018
5 Things You Tell Newbies . . .
. . . that are true for experienced runners tackling new distances, tooHave you ever run with new runners? There's often an energy around them -- excitement, anxiety, fear of being last -- and you find yourself assuring them that yes, they can do it, and no, don't worry about your finish time. I am … Continue reading 5 Things You Tell Newbies . . .
5 Things I Loved this Summer
This week was a tough week. I had another topic in mind, but I didn't have the time to write that post and do it justice, so I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing five things I loved this summer. Because yes, technically, it's still summer. Killer … Continue reading 5 Things I Loved this Summer
Bouncing Back: Spilling over tea/coffee September 2018
I had this post completely written and scheduled before my race last weekend. Except I scheduled it for Friday the 7th, totally missing the fact that last Saturday was actually the first Saturday of the month. So I'll be a little late to our coffee/tea date . . . Pull up chair and mug … Continue reading Bouncing Back: Spilling over tea/coffee September 2018
18.12 Challenge: Runfessions August 2018
Another month, another racecation, and more racecation runfessions to get off my chest! I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice and sharing the good and the bad surrounding the 1812 Challenge. I runfess . . . The first time I trained through the winter for a half it was such a bad experience I didn't do it … Continue reading 18.12 Challenge: Runfessions August 2018
A Summer of Firsts
There were many firsts this summer: some good, some not so good. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing all my summer firsts. First long distance races in Summer I have always avoided racing long in Summer. So not a fan of heat. I have tackled … Continue reading A Summer of Firsts
CRJ’s 5 Quick Elevation Tips
I have run during a vacation at elevation -- nothing too crazy, between 4000 to 8000 ft -- for the last three years. If you're considering running at higher altitudes, I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing the tips that have worked to make my elevation races … Continue reading CRJ’s 5 Quick Elevation Tips
8 Ways I Recovered from My Longest Runs Ever
While my longest long runs were definitely a bit of a struggle, I recovered from them really well. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and sharing eight, not five, things I did to recover properly. Most taken from my own posts on recovery! Walk it in I try … Continue reading 8 Ways I Recovered from My Longest Runs Ever
Dog Days Running: Spilling over tea/coffee August 2018
July was a busy, busy month, but it culminated in a much needed racecation. I'd tell you I've added yet another tea mug to my collection (I try to get a mug from each state I run a half in -- read more about that here). Pull up chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for … Continue reading Dog Days Running: Spilling over tea/coffee August 2018
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