I finally came clean about what's been keeping me so busy this summer in my runfession, which you can read here if you missed it. Thankfully this week I was able to get out of my neighborhood some and run with friends! But the bugs. Forget Oh My God, Oh My Gnats this week! Joining … Continue reading OMG (#allthegnats): 7/29- 8/4 WRD
Trail Running
Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
I have only run three trail races. My first was a half marathon -- go big or go home, right? Dodge the Deer, a very family-oriented day out at a local park with our local running group, Albany Running Exchange, includes a couple of kiddy races and a trail 5k and has been on my … Continue reading Dodge the Deer 5k Race Recap 6/23/19
God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
I had planned to up the mileage just a tad this week, while at the same time trying to rest up a little before the race this weekend. It's just a 5k, always too crowded to do great pace-wise, not to mention being sick a couple of times in the last couple of months hasn't … Continue reading God Laughs: 5/27-6/2 WRD
Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
I had had my eye on the 5k in the Thatcher Park Trail Running Festival for months -- but I only wanted to run it if the weather was nice. Especially since I ran 9 miles the day before the race. And lucky me, it was just a beautiful weekend to run. A brief … Continue reading Thatcher Trail Festival 5k Race Recap 8/27/17
Half #16, State#14: 4/24- 30 Weekly Wrap
When you choose to do all your halfs as racecations, it's always a busy week before your race. I'm typing this at the beginning of the week, before most of what I'm writing about even happened, but if there's one thing I know for sure this week, it's gonna be busy. I'm joining up with the … Continue reading Half #16, State#14: 4/24- 30 Weekly Wrap
Chocolate makes everything better: TOLT
I'm apparently still Thinking Out Loud about getting outside your comfort zone. I guess my trail race has that weighing heavy on my mind! No matter what happens, chocolate makes everything better, right? You must do the things you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt Getting comfortable being uncomfortable That was something mentioned in one of the … Continue reading Chocolate makes everything better: TOLT
Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
That's what training is: beta testing. Do these clothes feel good (and don't chafe)? Does that fuel sit well in my stomach? How should I carry my water? NOLA was easy to pack for, but this race is much trickier, and while I'm trying not to check a bag because we'll be there less than … Continue reading Beta testing what I’ll need: 4/17- 23 Weekly Wrap
Horses, Hills & Snakes, Oh My!: 4/10- 16 Weekly Wrap
This week went down a lot like my last couple of weeks: nothing great, nothing terrible. Running was hard this week. Some weeks are just like that. Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? A lot of my friends were racing this weekend, but I couldn't. I'm joining up with the Weekly Wrap from Holly … Continue reading Horses, Hills & Snakes, Oh My!: 4/10- 16 Weekly Wrap
Just Do It: TOLT
I'm Thinking Out Loud about how everyone fears the unknown, a few thoughts on what a runner's body looks like, the mysterious workings of the canine mind, and matzo brei. Bring on the matzo brei! You must do the things you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt Are you clinging to preconceived notions? I let the cat … Continue reading Just Do It: TOLT
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