I have been somewhat lucky when it comes to injuries. Oh sure, things have niggled. They've been achy. They've even been somewhat painful. For the most part I've been able to keep on running through those aches and niggles. Except one. The Perfect Race? I remember the weather on the day I ran my half … Continue reading My Worst Injury
Tuesday Topics
Stronger Every Day: January 2020
Looking through songs with Strong as a theme (or in the Title) was surprising. Many seem to be about breakups, including this month's song, for which I'm going old school with Chicago's "Stronger Every Day" -- the refrain spoke to me. Of course I love the song, and maybe break up songs are kind of … Continue reading Stronger Every Day: January 2020
Would I run Boston . . .
. . . if someone handed me an entry? Thanks to Wendy @ Takingthelongwayhome for this blog post inspiration -- check out her list of 60 Blog Post for Runners here. I may have to come up with my own list -- if I can think of more; Wendy did a great job! The Pros … Continue reading Would I run Boston . . .
The Trick to Reaching Your Goals
A new year is all about new goals, right? Or maybe it's just about the same goals but in a new year. Once you set those goals -- how do you reach them? There's lots of talk about SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound). I think the secret to your goals is even easier: … Continue reading The Trick to Reaching Your Goals
Respect the Distance
Do you ever feel like you can run a certain distance -- doesn't matter if you've trained for it or you're injured -- you've done it in the past so you know you can just go out and do it, right? Maybe not This post isn't aimed at any one person, which I say because … Continue reading Respect the Distance
What can change in a decade?
People have been talking so much about 2019 being the close of the decade (or 2020 being the start of a new one). Seems they can't even agree on when a new decade starts. So What can Change in a Decade? A whole lot, it turns out! Saying Goodbye There were many losses in the … Continue reading What can change in a decade?
Love Hurts: December 2019
I got to racing so much in November that apparently I was too busy writing up race recaps and never recapped November! It's my favorite time of year to race, which is why I have so many long sleeve tech shirts (which I like to sleep in). Running has been going well on just three … Continue reading Love Hurts: December 2019
Baby it’s cold outside! But . . .
. . . that doesn't mean you shouldn't cool down If you live up North like I do, everything is just harder in winter. Running feels harder because you have to bundle up so much. Running is slower because you have to watch out for black ice. Heck, just getting out the front door can … Continue reading Baby it’s cold outside! But . . .
Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/7/19
No running through the snow but plenty of snow on the ground made the narrow city streets even narrower this year for Last Run Albany. Add in icy bits (my racing nemesis lately) and it's a good thing I always consider Last Run Albany a fun run. Packet Pickup This year they changed the location … Continue reading Last Run Albany Race Recap 12/7/19
5 Tips to Make You a Winter Warrior
You have a choice in Winter if you live in cold, snowy climates: suck it up buttercup or spend your Winter on the treadmill. Neither option is all that fun. With the right attitude you can keep running even when the weather is frightful. Warm up!!!! It's so tempting to skip our warm ups for … Continue reading 5 Tips to Make You a Winter Warrior
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