. . . that you speak of?I have to admit that sometimes I wonder what it would be like to just roll out of my bed and do a half marathon. Would you believe I never have? The longest race I've ever done at home is a 15k. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from … Continue reading What is this rolling out of bed . . .
Running
Let’s taper, shall we?: 7/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
The theme for this week -- until the weekend -- was unbearable heat and humidity. I am not at all ashamed that two of my runs ended up on the treadmill. Recently a relatively young runner died in a race due to heat stroke. And I saw someone go down right in front of me … Continue reading Let’s taper, shall we?: 7/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
How does running change as you age?
Dazzling: to impress deeply; to astonish with delight Dazzling and running are not two words I usually put together. Sure, my race tomorrow will no doubt be dazzling with sunshine and heat, but I couldn't find a post in that (and I'll recap it next week anyway). My running is not often referred to … Continue reading How does running change as you age?
Balls vs Cookies: 6/25 – 7/1 Weekly Wrap
I sort of feel like I didn't train as hard (or maybe that's just as long) for this half and yet I feel totally prepared at the same time. And I'm still recovering from runs with all the sweets -- which may or may not be a wise decision. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap … Continue reading Balls vs Cookies: 6/25 – 7/1 Weekly Wrap
June 2018: Did I pass?
The weather kept going back and forth from hot and humid to unseasonably cool in June. I'm pretty sure hot and humid won out, for the most part. The turtle I found on one long run was most definitely my spirit animal for some runs this month! I seemed to find my mojo in most … Continue reading June 2018: Did I pass?
How long can she go?: 6/18 – 24 Weekly Wrap
There was some unexpected stress thrown in this week, along with the fact I had to do a lot of running all bunched together -- so that we could go see Andy Grammer this weekend (totally worth it). We haven't been away anywhere since December, and even that was mostly just family stuff. Remember how … Continue reading How long can she go?: 6/18 – 24 Weekly Wrap
How should transgender athletes compete?
If a man and a woman race each other, who do you expect to win? Of course a lot depends on training, on age, on natural ability. Given two athletes with similar abilities, do you think your sex has a bearing on the outcome? I have to admit when I saw a talk show discussing … Continue reading How should transgender athletes compete?
Put the Mango in the Coconut: 6/11 – 17 Weekly Wrap
You will probably notice that several of the links I share this week are not from our linkups, but that's because I have racing at elevation on the brain. There are five long runs until I am tackling elevation again. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long … Continue reading Put the Mango in the Coconut: 6/11 – 17 Weekly Wrap
Just Run? Run/Walk? Walk breaks?
It's not always easy being a runner who uses run/walk intervals. I seriously can't find people to run with. because most runners just loathe run/walk. There are times where I wonder if I really still need to "run" that way. I am joining the Friday Five 2.0 from Fairytales & Fitness and Rachel @ Running on Happy and thinking … Continue reading Just Run? Run/Walk? Walk breaks?
Silver Linings Playbook: 6/4 – 10 Weekly Wrap
I can't say as I was super happy about the unseasonably cool weather this week -- except when it comes to running. On the other hand, running in unseasonably warm weather the previous few weeks set me up for a good race last weekend. There's always a silver lining, right? I'm joining up with the Weekly … Continue reading Silver Linings Playbook: 6/4 – 10 Weekly Wrap
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