Sometimes the right things in my trunk have really saved the day for my running I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I'm sharing 5 things you should have in your trunk. Or at least somewhere in your car! 1: SunglassesMy … Continue reading 5 Things You Need in Your Trunk in the Summer
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Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
I explored the link between Summer running and elevated heart rate on the run last week in this post here. I continued to see oddly elevated HR during some runs -- and not others. What effects high heart rate? So doing a little sleuthing, here are some more things that can increase your HR while … Continue reading Mysterious Heart Rate Answer?
Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD
A busy week even though I really tried to get in two rest days -- the second one was a bit too busy to really qualify as rest, though. Especially when my sister texted to tell me the aide is having more medical work done and I'll be going down at the end of the … Continue reading Going with the Flow: 7/11 – 17 WRD
5 Things I Learned through Running
Running has taught me many things, from deeply personal to useful knowledge. I'm linking up with My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Runs with Pugs, Zenaida and Run Laugh Eat Pie for Fit Five Friday. Today I'm sharing 5 things I learned through running -- not necessarily five things I learned about running. 1: How many meters are … Continue reading 5 Things I Learned through Running
Why Your Heart Rate Varies
This will be an interesting week with running. It's gonna be hot and humid and I'm sure my heart rate will skyrocket! Or will it? Does it even matter? Maybe it doesn't; some of my research said it really doesn't. I just like to understand things. I have a curious mind. Definitely still no expert, … Continue reading Why Your Heart Rate Varies
The highs and lows of running: 7/4 – 10 WRD
Highs and lows is a bit of a wordplay on my runs this week, playing with heart rate -- which has been high and low on the run, indeed. Four runs baby! I finally made it to the elusive 15 miles per week, too, LOL! Next week will be a cut back week, I think, … Continue reading The highs and lows of running: 7/4 – 10 WRD
Explorer: 6/27 – 7/3 WRD
A week at home felt good. Tomorrow I will spend the holiday with my mom, but just the day and will have Mr. Judy on hand to help with the driving. It was a good week for a little local exploring! It all started in this backyard 6 years ago In other news it's Bandit's … Continue reading Explorer: 6/27 – 7/3 WRD
Compassion: June 2022
There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. -- John Holmes Compassion continues to be a struggle. So I picked a great word for me, right? It's not that I'm not compassionate, just that I'm human. How did June go? Let's see! Getting in scheduled runsRunning continued to … Continue reading Compassion: June 2022
No Place like Home: 6/20 – 26 WRD
After about 3 days at my moms, not gonna lie: I was dragging this week. Everyone needs a little downtime sometimes. So far this Summer has been much less wet than last Summer (I know, it's early days!) and I've really enjoyed my reading outside in the backyard -- and being able to film in … Continue reading No Place like Home: 6/20 – 26 WRD
Multitasking doesn’t pay off: Runfessions June 2022
I runfess . . .As tempting as it is to leave the foam rolling until after practicing Yoga in the morning, I have learned my lesson and know that I have to do it before -- or it just won't get done. I runfess . . .I mentioned last week that my Garmin has been … Continue reading Multitasking doesn’t pay off: Runfessions June 2022
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