Another super challenging week. I actually have hopes that life will get just a little bit better, the reason may seem odd: my Dad is now on Hospice. No, nothing changed, although everything changed. I plan to write more about that next Friday. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and share how I … Continue reading Moving through dark times: 12/30-1/5 WRD
Half Marathon
Freakin’ Fast Half Marathon Race Recap 7/21/18
I signed up for the Freakin' Fast Half Marathon on Christmas Day of 2017. I guess that's what Jews do while everyone else is celebrating! I had been looking at ID halfs for a while. Since we've done all of New England and a few other east coast states, we've also started to work on … Continue reading Freakin’ Fast Half Marathon Race Recap 7/21/18
Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap 10/01/17
I guess you could call 2017 the friendly half marathon year, as in I knew someone in every single half marathon I ran this year. And the number of friends running increased with every half! I do not foresee a repeat in 2018, though. Mr. Judy had been complaining for quite some time that we … Continue reading Wineglass Half Marathon Race Recap 10/01/17
Utah Valley Half Marathon Race Recap 6/10/17
Utah Valley Half Marathon promised us scenery and a fast downhill course. And for me they delivered on their promises. I admire bloggers who write nice, concise race recaps. That is not me. But you can check out for some that aren't quite as wordy as mine: Marcia @ Marciashealthyslice, Holly @ Hohoruns, MB @ … Continue reading Utah Valley Half Marathon Race Recap 6/10/17
Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon Race Recap 4/30/17
Yes, I tackled my first trail race in the Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon. It sucked (mud, that is) but didn't suck (as in I didn't hate the race). I wrote about being a traiblazer for my last half recap just a month ago (read about it here) -- well, now I can actually claim … Continue reading Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon Race Recap 4/30/17
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
Panama City Beach Half Marathon Race Recap 12/3/16
When my first two halfs of 2016 (Shipyard Maine and Craft Classic Phoenix) didn't result in PRs, I was just sure that 2016 wasn't my year for a half marathon PR. Because I was going to run my last half of the year in FL, and although I was praying for a cold snap, I … Continue reading Panama City Beach Half Marathon Race Recap 12/3/16
Craft Classic Phoenix Half Marathon Race Recap 10/16/16
Inaugural races can be tricky, and Craft Classic Phoenix was my third inaugural half marathon. I am happy to say it was also extremely well "run". And although it was definitely a challenging, warm, hilly race, I felt I ran it well. Packet Pickup Packet Pickup was at the Road Runner Sports store in Scottsdale. Right next … Continue reading Craft Classic Phoenix Half Marathon Race Recap 10/16/16
Opportunist: how will you use your minutes?
Opportunist: a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans I have to admit, in general I don't consider myself to be an opportunist, except, perhaps, when it comes to training plans. I like to experiment, which means while certain elements of my half marathon training remain the … Continue reading Opportunist: how will you use your minutes?
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