If you're racing, you probably do want to hurry! If you're not, there is enough hurry in our world already. Slowing down can have great benefits, too. All things will be clear to the man who does not hurry; haste is blind and improvident -- Livy I made sure not to hurry my fitness after … Continue reading Don’t Hurry!: April 2021
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Clear Goals: March 2021
Spring is a natural time to start becoming more active. Activity is really its own reward, but it doesn't hurt to have some goals. All good performance starts with clear goals.-- Ken Blanchard I may not be planning a performance any time soon, but clear goals in my life are important. No clear goals leads to … Continue reading Clear Goals: March 2021
Reboot: February 2021
I was very clear on trying to listen to my body and slowly ease back into activity after three weeks of pretty much just Yoga and walking. I know I lost cardiovascular fitness in that time -- thanks to my Garmin automatically recording my V02 MAX -- but still never really felt much DOMs as … Continue reading Reboot: February 2021
The Art of Resting & Relaxing: January 2021
Remember my word for 2021? If you don't, it's clear and you can read about it here. The last few years I used song lyrics each month that used my word -- or maybe just the feeling I wanted to convey. In 2021 I'm just using quotes. I like to do something like this because … Continue reading The Art of Resting & Relaxing: January 2021
Fighting Stronger: December 2020
No races for me in December, virtual or otherwise. I did have a pretty well rounded fitness routine for most of December, including shoveling! This month's song selection: who doesn't love Rachel Patton? I probably already used her, but I think it's totally appropriate for going into 2021, because the COVID vaccines allow us to … Continue reading Fighting Stronger: December 2020
You’re Gonna Be Ok: November 2020
November had one virtual 5k and I really like the tee from that "race". There were walks with friends and a little hiking. Of course I am still working my way through the sadness of losing Lola, which happened on Halloween. This month's song selection, from Brian & Jenn Johnson, is all about holding on … Continue reading You’re Gonna Be Ok: November 2020
Hold On: October 2020
October had no races, virtual or otherwise. In fact, it was probably the least amount of running I did in 2020 with a 2 week running break, and now trying to squeeze in running around hopefully coaxing Lola back to health. October also saw tempers fraying, the election getting on everyone's nerves, and COVID once … Continue reading Hold On: October 2020
The People Have the Power: September 2020
September was even busier than the last few months! 2 trips to mom, both with side trips. One day trip as a "family" -- I'd hoped for more, but it wasn't meant to be. Cat sitting for a friend. Planning & executing birthday shenanigans for Mr. Judy. A virtual 10k + virtual 5k walk. September's … Continue reading The People Have the Power: September 2020
I Come Back Even Stronger: August 2020
August was relatively busy in a good way. 2 trips to mom, one with a side trip. More day trips. Slight increase in running. Slight increase in walking, too. Made an effort to get in more steps. I collected my mug from June's virtual xc runs (with a side trip on that trip too). August's … Continue reading I Come Back Even Stronger: August 2020
Fighter: July 2020
July was actually rather busy. A 30 hour meditation course. 2 trips to mom. A fun daytrip. Family Zoom call. Routine vet visit for Lola (Bandit needs one, too). Filming videos (which lately seems to always be a struggle). Myself and my loved ones are healthy. My mom tires a lot easier -- as … Continue reading Fighter: July 2020
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