"I Can't" has many meanings. Can't simply means can not. According to Merriam Webster, can is defined as: be physically or mentally able to That is just one of the many definitions of the verb can; so can't means that you are not physically or mentally able to. We say can't all the time. We … Continue reading “I Can’t”: What Does it Mean?
Running
Black Toenails 101
I ran for roughly 10 years and kept all my toenails . . . until I didn't. Although there are causes for black toenails (and we'll get into that), much like chafing, it can be totally random. What is a black toenail? Black toenails can have many causes, but for runners, it's usually caused by … Continue reading Black Toenails 101
Running because you want to: 6/10-16 WRD
Although the trail series is going on in my neck of the woods (free trail runs at various locations), I've yet to make it to one (the one trail run I did do was a different group). It's either threatened rain, been raining, or I just didn't want to tackle the mud. Plus they're usually … Continue reading Running because you want to: 6/10-16 WRD
Water, Baths, & Bees, Oh My!: 6/3-9 WRD
Running went pretty well this week. I enjoyed mostly good weather on the run (despite showers here & there this week) and am loving the warmer days with still low humidity. Especially enjoying that all my runs this week were done in skirt! Joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ Confessionsofamotherrunner and just sharing running, … Continue reading Water, Baths, & Bees, Oh My!: 6/3-9 WRD
I found love in the broken places: May 2019
I just modified the song slightly (I, instead of we) to fit my love songs for 2019 theme. No, I am not broken, I'm well, although over the last few months it kind of felt like I was a little broken. It's sort of going to be a theme this week, I think. Normally I'd … Continue reading I found love in the broken places: May 2019
God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
I had planned to up the mileage just a tad this week, while at the same time trying to rest up a little before the race this weekend. It's just a 5k, always too crowded to do great pace-wise, not to mention being sick a couple of times in the last couple of months hasn't … Continue reading God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
To all who serve, Thank You!: 5/20-26 WRD
I didn't really have a lot of running or errands this week, but it sure seemed busy nonetheless. Then my shoulder decided to protest the weight lifting. It wasn't as if I was doing much or lifting crazy weights, but it got really sore. I found some yoga videos for shoulder pain that helped immensely, … Continue reading To all who serve, Thank You!: 5/20-26 WRD
Why do YOU race?
Some runners never race at all. Runners who do race, though, race for all sorts of different reasons. Your reasons for racing may change over the years, too. I do think it's important to revisit your why. What is it about racing that motivates you? Why do YOU get out there to race? Fairytales and … Continue reading Why do YOU race?
Whoever is doing the rain dance . . .: 5/13-19 WRD
Enough, already! I really do try hard to look on the bright side of things, but it's been hard this week, due to the weather. Make the rain stop! We did have one truly lovely day yesterday, and Thursday was mostly nice, too. Mr. Judy and I were able to take advantage of the nice … Continue reading Whoever is doing the rain dance . . .: 5/13-19 WRD
Fair Weather Runners,Unite!
I have run in some pretty gnarly weather conditions: snow, sleet, thunderstorms, extremely windy, a Nor'easter (yes, I'm going to milk that one for years to come). Sometimes the weather changes when I'm already out on the run and I have no choice but to run back to the car. Other times, yes, I know … Continue reading Fair Weather Runners,Unite!
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