I've been slacking again. Not a whole lot of strength training or yoga this week. I was fighting off a cold, off and on, and, of course, just super busy with Thanksgiving prep. Thankfully I never felt bad enough that I had to skip a run. I knew I might be better off with extra rest … Continue reading Thankful Thanksgiving is over:11/21-27 Weekly Wrap
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Happiness is itself a kind of Gratitude (Joseph Wood Krutch)
Gratitude: the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness It is Thanksgiving week here in the States, and while there is much to be grateful for, today I am filled with gratitude for discovering running. Who knew when I first laced up some running shoes the places it would take … Continue reading Happiness is itself a kind of Gratitude (Joseph Wood Krutch)
Racing ain’t Wrapping up yet!:11/14-20 Weekly Wrap
I've been plagued by this on again off again pain, sort of in my groin, for a few weeks now. Plagued is too strong a word -- I'm pretty sure it wasn't caused by running and it doesn't bother me while running, either. But raising my leg? Or legs swings to the side that I … Continue reading Racing ain’t Wrapping up yet!:11/14-20 Weekly Wrap
Slacker/Not Slacking:11/7-13 Weekly Wrap
There wasn't much yoga this week. In point of fact, none. There wasn't much cross training either. And precious little strength training, to boot. So why am I so tired? Well, of course, there was Monday, going through more crap/stuff at my parents, visiting with my parents, driving about 2 hours home. Next I attacked … Continue reading Slacker/Not Slacking:11/7-13 Weekly Wrap
Running the Big Apple:10/24-11/6 Weekly Wrap
Fair warning: I was traveling this week so this post has a lot of photos. Well, somehow I got everything together to get out of town, again, but damn, my house is definitely building up some clutter. I feel as though I'm never home long enough to declutter -- or barely even to do the … Continue reading Running the Big Apple:10/24-11/6 Weekly Wrap
Craft Classic Phoenix Half Marathon Race Recap 10/16/16
Inaugural races can be tricky, and Craft Classic Phoenix was my third inaugural half marathon. I am happy to say it was also extremely well "run". And although it was definitely a challenging, warm, hilly race, I felt I ran it well. Packet Pickup Packet Pickup was at the Road Runner Sports store in Scottsdale. Right next … Continue reading Craft Classic Phoenix Half Marathon Race Recap 10/16/16
Respecting my body:10/24-30 Weekly Wrap
I'm not sure if it was just things catching up with me, the travel, the stress, or all of the above, but I felt a little off for most of the week. Nothing serious, pretty sure I'm not really coming down with anything, just my body telling me it's time to respect it a bit … Continue reading Respecting my body:10/24-30 Weekly Wrap
The 2 that got away
Today I'm talking about half marathons that didn't go quite the way I expected, and what I learned from them. Las Vegas RnR: the first time I chose (sort of) Las Vegas to be my first half marathon because: Running with friends (or so I thought) I love Vegas Mr. Judy also loves Vegas Running … Continue reading The 2 that got away
There’s no place like home:10/17-23 Weekly Wrap
There wasn't a whole lot of organized exercise going on this week; it was a busy week of travel. Flying across the country to get home, one day at home, driving down to move my parents into their new home. Although I didn't do much (if any) yoga or or strength training, and always planned … Continue reading There’s no place like home:10/17-23 Weekly Wrap
Opportunist: how will you use your minutes?
Opportunist: a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans I have to admit, in general I don't consider myself to be an opportunist, except, perhaps, when it comes to training plans. I like to experiment, which means while certain elements of my half marathon training remain the … Continue reading Opportunist: how will you use your minutes?
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