Running this week went much better than it has for a while. Our weather keeps going back and forth between unseasonably hot and unseasonably cool, but so far it's all good. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing how I "train" for my next virtual race. Workouts update Monday: Dogwalk, Yoga (60 min) … Continue reading Solar powered: 6/8 – 14 WRD
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Getting out of town: 6/1 – 7 WRD
If you read my coffee/tea post here, you already know that I went to visit my mom this week. If you didn't, don't worry, I'll talk about it a bit in my favorites section. 🙂 Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and a recovery week with lots of Yoga and some running and … Continue reading Getting out of town: 6/1 – 7 WRD
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
Steep, Steep-er, Steep-est: 5/25 – 31 WRD
I started the week with my virtual Freihofers' "race", and ended it dragging myself through a longish run today -- despite really great weather. I think my body was protesting having to go up and down hills again, rather than just downhill. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and finishing out my 5ks. … Continue reading Steep, Steep-er, Steep-est: 5/25 – 31 WRD
My Week of 5ks: 5/18 – 24 WRD
We had a string of beautiful days this week, and trust me, we all needed that for our sanity up here! I love the freedom of living in Skirt all Summer long (with temps going up to 90 next week, yup, looks like unofficial Summer has arrived). Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, … Continue reading My Week of 5ks: 5/18 – 24 WRD
The Pros of Running at Home
Always looking for a silver lining (or trying to convince myself of something), so I decided to come up with reasons why it's good to run in my own neighborhood. Can I come up with five? Fairytales and Fitness Less pollution The photos of the change in places like Los Angeles and Delhi are just … Continue reading The Pros of Running at Home
Zooming around: 5/11 – 17 WRD
Finally Spring has arrived! Although in typical Northeast fashion, it looks like we're going to skip right over Spring and go into Summer. I am not complaining about that at all! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing what little movement there was this week. Workouts update Monday: Dogwalk Tuesday: Dogwalk, Yoga (30 … Continue reading Zooming around: 5/11 – 17 WRD
Hydration is good for ________
Fascia! Your fascia is just reason #999 to stay well hydrated. Fairytales and Fitness What is Fascia? Fascia is all the rage/buzzworthy right now, but what exactly is your fascia? Short disclaimer: I'm not a medical professional, fitness expert, or fascia expert. Fascia gives you shape. I know you think it's your bones, but your … Continue reading Hydration is good for ________
S is for . . . : 5/4 – 10 WRD
. . . Spring or . . . Snow???? Yeah baby, it snowed yesterday. Multiple times. No real accumulation, thankfully. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing staying cool. Literally! Workouts update Monday: 3 miles easy, Dogwalk, Bodyweight/Kettlebells (20 min) Tuesday: Dogwalk Wednesday: Dogwalk, SB (10 min), Bodyweight/Kettlebells (30 min), Yoga (20 min) … Continue reading S is for . . . : 5/4 – 10 WRD
Making God Laugh: 4/27 – 5/3 WRD
You know the old saying, man plans, God laughs. I had plans for this week. Nothing earth shattering, basically trying to take advantage of the handful of nice days we had. Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner, and sharing how God laughed at my plans. Basically, my body told me it needed more … Continue reading Making God Laugh: 4/27 – 5/3 WRD