Ever seen the show or movie "Rent"? Then you might recognize my title. That's how many minutes there are in one year. How will you spend them? Will you spend them in fear? Or flying past the fear? It's easy to be fearful I know that some of the people in my life think I'm … Continue reading Five Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Six Hundred Minutes
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It all adds up
You don't have to spend an hour -- or more -- at a time to get fit. In fact, I would argue that if you work out for an hour, then sit on your butt the rest of the day, you're probably losing more fitness than you're gaining. It's much easier to fit in 10 … Continue reading It all adds up
On the street where I live
Quite a few years ago I wrote a post about the runners I seemed to see often on the paths, and what I named them. There was Forrest Gump, of course (runner dude with a long beard) -- I don't remember the others. My husband and I also have nicknames for some of the houses … Continue reading On the street where I live
Let’s Lift Each Other Up: June 2020
The weather in June was all over the place. Mostly lovely, so I can't complain. A couple of weekends were so chilly that one day I had to take my Yoga inside. Then it heated up quickly! Luckily I picked the right spot for my Yoga platform. It's nice and shady and even on days … Continue reading Let’s Lift Each Other Up: June 2020
Smoothies I’m Loving Lately
When I got done with my longish run last weekend, food held absolutely no appeal to me. Even though it wasn't very long at 6 miles, add in at least 2 miles walking up steep hills in addition to those 6 miles in the heat -- yup, I knew I needed to refuel. Green (or … Continue reading Smoothies I’m Loving Lately
What I know for sure about training
There are as many ways to train as there are runners, even though most training plans follow the same pattern: Build a base. Building your base is basically making sure that you will have the endurance you need to start training for whatever distance you chose. Strength. Not so much about strength training, but more … Continue reading What I know for sure about training
A Virtual 4th Race?
I have started off my 4th of July celebrations for many years with a race. I went on my own the first year. Then I joined a running group, and met up with them a few times -- which is oddly enough how I met my neighbor who runs. We went together a few times, … Continue reading A Virtual 4th Race?
Getting Strong Now: May 2020
May blew in with very unwanted snow, but it went out with some lovely Summer weather. From strong to stronger and the iconic Rocky song "Gonna Fly Now": Getting strong now Won’t be long now Getting strong now Gonna fly now Flying high now Gonna fly, fly, fly Running takes a back burner for now, … Continue reading Getting Strong Now: May 2020
Running Hacks Make Running a Little Smoother
We all have them: those little hacks that makes running just a little easier. I shared one -- one that I didn't come up with, but a former fellow blogger did -- last week here in my post on the benefits of running in your own neighborhood. I've got a few more to share! Warm … Continue reading Running Hacks Make Running a Little Smoother
My #1 Reason to Race
Last week I shared my #1 Race Pet Peeve here, but since I don't like to be a Debbie Downer too often, this week I'm sharing what I'm most looking forward to when I can race again. Have any guesses? The Benefits of Racing There are so many great things about racing: Exploring a new … Continue reading My #1 Reason to Race
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