In November if was wrist pain and a very stiff neck for a long time -- both of those pains resolved. But the niggles never seem to end, do they? Although some days this one is more than a niggle. I runfess . . .It seems I've finally fallen prey to Plantar Fasciitis. I think. … Continue reading Where did THAT come from?: Runfessions December 2023
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I’ve had my fill: Runfessions August 2023
Of mosquitoes. So why am I so tasty to mosquitoes? This article here made for interesting reading. I'm a heavy sweater -- it seems to be almost the only criteria I really fit. Except that, like many runners, I do enjoy a banana sometimes. I wish there was a way to avoid being bitten without … Continue reading I’ve had my fill: Runfessions August 2023
Striding through Summer: Runfessions July 2023
Whether you love or hate Summer running, it's no secret that this Summer has been tough on runners in my neck of the woods. What can make it easier? How do you know when you're really ready for a harder run? These are what I meant to grab -- they actually do look a lot … Continue reading Striding through Summer: Runfessions July 2023
Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
. . . You'll see the sun come shining through for you I just love that song (Charlie Chaplin if you didn't know) I runfess . . .I invested in a couple of pairs of new running shoes during Prime Days. I will usually go through about 4-5 pairs a year and it was time. … Continue reading Smile and maybe tomorrow . . .: Runfessions July 2022
What I like About My Treadmill: Runfessions January 2022
I am running even less in January (my first point below), but I'm always able to come up with some runfessions. Especially when they're bolstered by hiking gaffes and senior moments. The treadmill does figure prominently this month, but so do those ever present senior moments! I runfess . . .My running was off to … Continue reading What I like About My Treadmill: Runfessions January 2022
Always something to learn: Runfessions December 2021
I may not be running a lot but that doesn't mean I can't come up with things to runfess. I shoppingfess . . .My Black Friday purchases were Nuun and running shoes. On Cyber Monday it was hiking poles. You know you're a runner when . . . I runfess . . .On one particularly … Continue reading Always something to learn: Runfessions December 2021
Look Ma, No Gloves!: 2/17-23 WRD
No Gaiter, Either! A date was set for the burial. I can do the April half, if I want. But there's still some other stuff going on in my life that means it's still in limbo. You'll have to stay tuned to see how it all turns out. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ … Continue reading Look Ma, No Gloves!: 2/17-23 WRD
Shoegate: Runfessions February 2019
I'm joining Marcia @ Marcia's Healthy Slice to share my thoughts on Shoegate 2019. Don't know what that is? I wish I didn't! I runfess . . . The black hole saga continues. I've written about the black hole in my house somewhere that possessions seem to fall through -- many times! The newest additions were my … Continue reading Shoegate: Runfessions February 2019
When is enough enough?: Runfessions September 2017
It's never enough, right? Never enough time, never fast enough, never enough states, never enough races. It seems that way, but it really isn't. If you listen carefully to your body and your heart and the significant others in your life, you'll know why you're biting off more than you can chew. You may not … Continue reading When is enough enough?: Runfessions September 2017
Are you monogamous?
To your running shoes, that is. Did you fall in love at first sight and just stay in that relationship, or do you like to play the field? I may have been married for a long time, but when it comes to running shoes, I do like to play the field. I'm not sure that … Continue reading Are you monogamous?