I love this quote below: Sometimes things aren't clear right away. That's where you need to be patient and persevere and see where things lead.-- Mary Pierce Often times things aren't clear. We don't always know why things happen the way they do -- maybe not in the moment, and maybe not ever. Setting goals … Continue reading Let’s be clear here: May 2021
Running
Inching towards normal: 5/24 – 30 WRD
It was a busy but quiet week, if that makes sense. I thought it would be a cut back week but I finally added in a fourth (short) run this week. Mainly because of the cooler weather at the end of the week! Next week it'll be a juggling act to get in three, I … Continue reading Inching towards normal: 5/24 – 30 WRD
My Secret Weapon
Who doesn't want to recover quickly so they can have a great next run? It should come as no surprise to people that read this blog for a while that I'm all about taking care of my body so that I can recover quickly. I have a secret weapon for that, too. G is for … Continue reading My Secret Weapon
Hello, Summer!: 5/17 – 23 WRD
Last week we kinda went from almost Winter to Spring, but I could see looking ahead that we were rapidly moving into Summer. Which we did. Suddenly I was running earlier and earlier and it was getting warmer and warmer. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and trading pace for effort. Workouts update … Continue reading Hello, Summer!: 5/17 – 23 WRD
ABCs of Running
Some runners have been able to continue to race during the Pandemic, or at least in the last few months. Some haven't, and some have chosen not to. I think a lot of us are/were rusty when it comes to training and racing. Here's a little reminder of some of the ABCs of running & … Continue reading ABCs of Running
Welcome Spring (for now): 5/10 – 16 WRD
Most of my family gathered for Mother's Day, which made my mom kvell (happy & proud, essentially, in Yiddish). Then the next day we buried my Dad. We visited the graves of my brother (who died before I was born), and my Aunt & Uncle who are also buried in that cemetery. The drive down, … Continue reading Welcome Spring (for now): 5/10 – 16 WRD
Challenge: Count All the Animals!
Maybe you're training for a real life race -- or maybe you've run a few already. If you need to change up things a bit, I've got a fun challenge for you this week! Bonus points if you can snag photos. I've been running around my neighborhood a lot lately, and this has helped me … Continue reading Challenge: Count All the Animals!
The Final, Final Goodbye: 5/3 – 9 WRD
Although we said goodbye to my Dad over a year ago, Monday we are laying him to rest, near his parents and his first born son (who died before I was born) and some other relatives. I hope this gives my Mom closure -- although we don't expect that she'll be there, we know it … Continue reading The Final, Final Goodbye: 5/3 – 9 WRD
Don’t Hurry!: April 2021
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
Here we go again: 4/26 – 5/2 WRD
There's your Dolly Parton earworm for the day! You're welcome! That's how I feel though -- or maybe it's just Groundhog Day the movie. I feel like I've had to start over, over and over this year. Hopefully now I can rebuild and stay strong! I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and … Continue reading Here we go again: 4/26 – 5/2 WRD
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