It was another busy week, but this time at least there were some fun things on the calendar! Normally I'd be going to see my mom again next week, but when a BBQ took my sister there this week, I decided I could use a little breather. I'm joining Kim @ Kimrunsonthefly and Deborah @ … Continue reading Overdue on the Trails: 7/24 – 30 WRD
Strides
Striding through Summer: Runfessions July 2023
Whether you love or hate Summer running, it's no secret that this Summer has been tough on runners in my neck of the woods. What can make it easier? How do you know when you're really ready for a harder run? These are what I meant to grab -- they actually do look a lot … Continue reading Striding through Summer: Runfessions July 2023
How to get strong?: 7/17 – 23 WRD
When three of my friends in their early 70s broke something in the last six months, I stood up and took notice. I vaguely remember my mom, too, breaking or fracturing a foot or ankle at around the time (in addition to the breast cancer diagnosis) -- and my Dad also broke a wrist from … Continue reading How to get strong?: 7/17 – 23 WRD
Two Goodbyes: 1/23 – 29 WRD
Last Sunday it was goodbye to my high school friend's mother. This week it was goodbye to Mr. Judy's uncle. Although relatively young (early 80s) and relatively healthy, he'd been in the hospital with pancreatitis almost a month. They were actually talking about him going home -- and then in a few days he was … Continue reading Two Goodbyes: 1/23 – 29 WRD
Heavy Lifting: 2/7 – 13 WRD
This little path took about 20 minutes & there’s still ice underneath! By Thursday I had uncovered about 2/3 of the driveway with the help of Mr. Judy -- although poor Bandit didn't get any paths in the backyard. Too frozen, not enough sun, and the driveway was the priority. I wasn't really that sore … Continue reading Heavy Lifting: 2/7 – 13 WRD
5 Reasons you should do speed work . . .
. . . even if you're not training for anythingI am not training for a race. In fact, I won't start seriously training for my summer half until about the end of March. I still include some type of speed work into most of my weeks. I'm going to share why you should, too. Fairytales … Continue reading 5 Reasons you should do speed work . . .
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