When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen. -- Ernest Hemingway It's easy to nod your head and say um-hmm while just thinking about what you want to say next -- or eat next, LOL -- right? Especially when you may have been involved in something when the person spoke. This is a reminder … Continue reading Compassion: April 2022
Race Recaps
Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/7/19
No running through the snow but plenty of snow on the ground made the narrow city streets even narrower this year for Last Run Albany. Add in icy bits (my racing nemesis lately) and it's a good thing I always consider Last Run Albany a fun run. Packet Pickup This year they changed the location … Continue reading Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/7/19
Stockcadeathon Race Recap 11/10/19
I'd been stalking weather for this year's Stockadeathon for a while and finally signed up on Tuesday. With another very stressful week on the family front, I was definitely feeling run down by race day and kind of questioning why I thought this was a good idea? Packet Pickup Packet pickup is always easy, and … Continue reading Stockcadeathon Race Recap 11/10/19
Lawson Lake Trail 5k Race Recap 10/14/19
I know, I know -- I just ran a 10k a couple of days before this "race". I use the term race loosely. Trail runs/races just tend to be fun runs for me. That's the attitude I went into this with. A gorgeous weekend, a lake, trails, friends. What could go wrong? Packet Pickup We … Continue reading Lawson Lake Trail 5k Race Recap 10/14/19
Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/12/19
Our group was slightly smaller than in past years, with Darlene @ Myfirst5kresting up for her 20 miler the next day (7 + a Half), and another running friend not able to make it. About evenly split between 5kers and 10kers. Packet Pickup We all picked up our packets the day of the race this … Continue reading Great Pumpkin 10k Race Recap 10/12/19
Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
I have been looking at half marathons in Savannah forever, it seems. But I'm picky; just ask Mr. Judy. Many of the halfs there are in April -- too hot and humid (and maybe rainy)! Of course sometimes you can catch a break, but no. Just no. Then Best Damn Races announced they would be … Continue reading Best Damn Race Savannah Half Marathon Race Recap 2/16/19
Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/19
This race isn't scenic. It isn't fun. And the weather is usually in some way nasty -- this year it was with 30 mph winds gusting up to 40 mph. Yet, I come back year after year -- I always feel my year starts out on the right foot with this "race". The Hudson Mohawk … Continue reading Bill Hogan 3.5 mile Race Recap 1/1/19
Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/8/18
No snowy selfies this year, and that's a good thing! OTOH, while I was with a group, I raced alone . . . so no friendly chatting during the race. Ah, but was it a good race? Packet Pickup This year Darlene @ Myfirst5k offered to pick up bibs. In the end, she picked up … Continue reading Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/8/18
Stockcadeathon Race Recap 11/11/18
Stockadeathon is the only 15k I've ever done. I really like the distance -- long enough to be a challenge, but ends at about the time I start to get really tired. This year's race dawned with a dusting of snow, and snow continued to pelt the windshield on the drive to the race, but … Continue reading Stockcadeathon Race Recap 11/11/18
Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
I had already run a half in MA. The Cape Cod Half Marathon was included in the price of the AMR Retreat. I mean, I'd already paid for it. There was no shorter race. I always thought I'd do a half on Cape Cod, having spent so much time on it over the years. What … Continue reading Cape Cod Half Marathon Race Recap 10/27/18
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