We got a couple of Spring-like days and then we descended back into gray skies, chilly temps, and rain. Well, it's almost May so it's time for those April Showers to get lost -- don't you think? There was a lot of synchronicity going on this week, too: meeting the DJ from the station I … Continue reading Enough with the rain!: 4/23 – 29 Weekly Wrap
Running
April 2018: Did I pass?
April wasn't as busy as March, but the weather -- well, you know. It had me feeling kind of meh for a lot of the month -- but not actively sick. April also ushered in my first race of 2018 & there's actually another race on the schedule for this weekend. And yes, I know … Continue reading April 2018: Did I pass?
Hazy Shade of Winter: 4/16 – 22 Weekly Wrap
I know, I know, it's Spring. Tell that to MN. This week was so incredibly foul weather-wise until the weekend -- endless gray, pouring cold rain on Monday, and I felt kind of meh for much of the week. I'm blaming the lack of sunshine (and yes, I take a Vitamin D supplement). I'm joining … Continue reading Hazy Shade of Winter: 4/16 – 22 Weekly Wrap
First Race 2018: 4/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
As I was gearing up for my first race of 2018 my body was rebelling a bit with some unexpected tiredness. Or maybe it was just the weather? Not to mention the forecast for the race today was giving us all fits -- ice! I kid you not. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from … Continue reading First Race 2018: 4/9 – 15 Weekly Wrap
What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
Treadmills: love em or hate em? Treadmills definitely seem to be polarizing among runners. I'd almost say either you love them or you hate them, but there is a middle ground, and that's where I think I fall. My treadmill story in a nutshell So what's my treadmill story? In a nutshell, when I first … Continue reading What I Think About When I Think About My Treadmill
Mother Nature Won’t Let Up: 4/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
I try not to complain about weather too much. Let's face it, no matter where you live, weather is a challenge. Our first week of April went like this: Snow, rain, rain, very cold and windy, snow changing to rain changing back to snow, very cold and windy, snow showers & cold. Did I mention … Continue reading Mother Nature Won’t Let Up: 4/2 – 8 Weekly Wrap
Running is the intersection of deliberate . . .
. . . and following your heart Deliberate: to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully It often seems that runners fall into two camps: the ones that analyze everything from what they eat, to how much to run, to which races they should run. And then there are the runners who just jump … Continue reading Running is the intersection of deliberate . . .
Happy Knees, Happy Life: 3/26- 4/1 Weekly Wrap
Welcome to my last relatively easy week. It's time for the training to begin! My goal races may be months and months away, but I'm the type of runner who really needs to train properly -- or it hurts. And I don't think it's fun if it hurts. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from … Continue reading Happy Knees, Happy Life: 3/26- 4/1 Weekly Wrap
March 2018: Did I pass?
We celebrated my Mom's 90th birthday. Then we will celebrate with her again and my Dad's 92nd birthday as well, with the whole immediate family. I tried new stuff and yeah, I shoveled a lot of snow (in fact, there's still snow on the grass, even though the last big storm missed us. Thank God). … Continue reading March 2018: Did I pass?
Hopping Back In + a Honeystinger Discount Giveaway!: 3/19- 25 Weekly Wrap
Happy no snow dance! And my sympathies to those that got clobbered again. I finally felt normal again and it was a very busy week filled with some fun things, some sun, and some great runs. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly @ Hohoruns and Wendy @ Taking the Long Way Home to show a … Continue reading Hopping Back In + a Honeystinger Discount Giveaway!: 3/19- 25 Weekly Wrap
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