March most definitely did not go out like a lamb. As you can tell, I try to work on my Runfessions throughout the month, and I'd written most of this post before all the craziness really started. It's a great time to focus on the things that are good in our life, and these linkups … Continue reading Running Down a New Normal: Runfessions March 2020
Racing
Your First Race Questions Answered
Your first race is both exciting and terrifying at the same time: What if I have to walk; am I not a "real" runner? What if I come in last? What do I wear? How early do I have to get there? What if I need a pitstop? What do I eat? Where do I … Continue reading Your First Race Questions Answered
Respect the Distance
Do you ever feel like you can run a certain distance -- doesn't matter if you've trained for it or you're injured -- you've done it in the past so you know you can just go out and do it, right? Maybe not This post isn't aimed at any one person, which I say because … Continue reading Respect the Distance
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
Girls on the Run 5k Race Recap 11/24/19
Girls on the Run (also known as GOTR) is an awesome nonprofit that helps train young girls to run a 5k, but more importantly, also helps them with their self esteem. The lovely Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner runs one of these groups, by the way. This was my third time running this 5k (not in consecutive … Continue reading Girls on the Run 5k Race Recap 11/24/19
It’s more than Asana: Spilling over tea/coffee November 2019
Most people come to Yoga for its physical benefits. I am not an exception. Sometimes, if you practice long enough, you begin to want to learn more about it . . . and Yoga is about more than just Asana. Pull up a chair and mug with Coco and Deborah and me for the ultimate coffee tea date, where … Continue reading It’s more than Asana: Spilling over tea/coffee November 2019
Night Out for You Harvest Hustle 5k Race Recap 10/26/19
This was yet another new-to-me 5k, but we train at this park for the Freihofers Training Challenge -- which is how I knew the race director lied when she said it's a flat and fast race. In fact, if you just did Mowhawk Hudson here, you know that there's a fairly steep hill in the … Continue reading Night Out for You Harvest Hustle 5k Race Recap 10/26/19
Still on the racing circuit: 10/21-27 WRD
I do love me some races in the Fall. This week's was a 5k. One billed as flat and fast for PRs -- yeah, right! The hills weren't bad, but they were there. I'm getting ahead of myself though. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and sharing how I'm tackling all the hills … Continue reading Still on the racing circuit: 10/21-27 WRD
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
Happy 34 to Us: 10/14-20 WRD
I don't post a lot to my personal FB page -- although I'm always saying I should do it more because I do love looking at those memories -- but this weekend the weather Gods aligned to give us the perfect day on our anniversary (our actual wedding day, not so much). We made the … Continue reading Happy 34 to Us: 10/14-20 WRD
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