This week I was actually able to go into my mom's apartment. Which meant I was actually able to use a bathroom. I stayed a little longer than I'd planned on, although less than the time limit -- and since I was working on her Echo Show, we weren't as socially distanced as I would … Continue reading Hello Mother!: 11/23 – 29 WRD
Running
I tried it: Zensah running gaiter & mask
It seems forever ago that I bought this copper infused mask and gaiter from Zensah. They're made from a relatively heavy cloth material, which actually feels quite nice when it's cold out. The heavy material was the reason I hadn't tried them until now. The Gaiter As a gaiter, it's great. As I said, it's … Continue reading I tried it: Zensah running gaiter & mask
Goodbyes are hard: 11/16 – 22 WRD
I wrapped up my Peloton 5k Training with the virtual Champion for the Chesapeake 5k (folded into my longish run this week). Unfortunately a week of bad news. But first I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing "race" week. Workouts update Monday: Yoga (30 min), Dogwalk, Yoga (20 min) Tuesday: Yoga (40 … Continue reading Goodbyes are hard: 11/16 – 22 WRD
5 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running in 2020
Thanksgiving is almost upon us (in the USA), and despite all the turmoil, the sadness, the loss, it's time to turn our thoughts towards gratitude. For the small things -- like birds flying around -- and the bigger things -- like a healthy family. Despite running less, I'm still very grateful that I have running. … Continue reading 5 Reasons I’m Grateful to Running in 2020
Sunrise, Sunset: 11/9 – 15 WRD
As I go over in my favs of this week, there were amazing sunsets this week -- and some beautiful Monet-like sunrises, too. No, I'm not outside to see them, although I'm beginning to think maybe I need to grab the patio heater to watch the next one. It was another week with minimal movement. … Continue reading Sunrise, Sunset: 11/9 – 15 WRD
5 Lessons Runners Can Learn from Dogs
Have a dog? There's a lot you can learn from your dog -- especially if you're a runner! Stretch first! Dogs may not sleep quite as much as cats, but it's close. What's the very first thing they do before they get up? They stretch. Not just once, but multiple times. As I go downstairs … Continue reading 5 Lessons Runners Can Learn from Dogs
New Normal Deja Vu: 11/2 – 8 WRD
I won't lie: life is much easier without Lola. The sadness lingers, though, of course, and I'd trade the easiness for more time with her, but it is what it is. Is was the right decision. My heart has been heavy much of this week, but we laugh, too, because life truly does go on. … Continue reading New Normal Deja Vu: 11/2 – 8 WRD
RIP Lola (2005 – 2020): 10/26 – 11/1 WRD
It was a long, long week. Physically and emotionally draining. Lola improved, just slightly, then she got worse. The runs were short, although that doesn't always mean they were easy. Even last night, this wasn't the post I thought I'd be writing, but Lola went to her final sleep in my arms last night (at … Continue reading RIP Lola (2005 – 2020): 10/26 – 11/1 WRD
Hold On: October 2020
October had no races, virtual or otherwise. In fact, it was probably the least amount of running I did in 2020 with a 2 week running break, and now trying to squeeze in running around hopefully coaxing Lola back to health. October also saw tempers fraying, the election getting on everyone's nerves, and COVID once … Continue reading Hold On: October 2020
Best & Worst of Times: 10/19 – 25 WRD
This week didn't start off as I planned, but it was pretty good -- until the weekend. Then things went rapidly downhill. I had targeted a park that was a little further away than we usually go for our anniversary roadtrip. I'd been there, once, and I thought Mr. Judy might enjoy it, too. We … Continue reading Best & Worst of Times: 10/19 – 25 WRD
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