. . . Perfect Running Weather I'm dreaming (or visualizing) about the weather I want for my next half. Actually, by the time you read this, I'll have already run that half. I'm writing this a couple of weeks before the race. Tuesdays on the Run asked us what are our preferred weather conditions for running this … Continue reading That’s what I’m talking about . . .
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The downside of running a half in every state
Are you a repeat offender or a one and done runner? That's the question this week's Tuesdays on the Run linkup asks. Repeat offender locally I may not race nearly as much as some of my blogger friends, but the races I love locally, I do. Again and again and again. If I'm in town and … Continue reading The downside of running a half in every state
5 ways racecations are like cruises
I love a cruise. Do you love to cruise? 1 week, 1 room, multiple destinations, everything included . . . sort of. If you've ever cruised, you know that everything is not included: Tips Drinks Specialty restaurants Shore excursions Shopping It adds up. It adds up quickly! Tuesdays on the Run linkup asks us what the … Continue reading 5 ways racecations are like cruises
I have a syndrome — maybe you do too?
I'm sure you've never heard of it, because it's a syndrome I invented a few years back when I was active on sparkpeople.com. It's IDI Syndrome: I Deserve It Syndrome. The Tuesdays on the Run linkup subject for today is where to find bargains on our gear/clothing/gadgets, etc. Which ought to be right up my alley, read my … Continue reading I have a syndrome — maybe you do too?
2016 Goals: How’s that working for me?
After a rather slow start to 2016, what with no travel until May (if you don't count the monthly back and forth to my parents as travel, which in reality it sort of is), and recovering from losing Chester, things are beginning to pick up and get busy. My first 2016 half is in one … Continue reading 2016 Goals: How’s that working for me?
Would you like me if I weren’t a runner?
I'm not sure if it's because I no longer work, or because it's just my nature, but I tend to think about odd questions. A lot. In fact, one of the reasons I enjoy running is that it actually helps me turn my brain off, especially if I'm running hard -- then I'm usually not … Continue reading Would you like me if I weren’t a runner?
If I could turn back time, take II
Or 7 things I would tell a new runner It's a wonderful life, right? But how many of us would change things if we were given the chance? Which is exactly what today's Tuesdays on the Run linkup: asks: What advice would you give your new runner self? I love learning about new things, and when I'm interested … Continue reading If I could turn back time, take II
What if Athleta, Lululemon, Title9, Oiselle, Sparkleskirts & Skirtsports mergerd?
Dream ambassadorship? I sort of felt I hit the jackpot being picked as a Skirtsports ambassador. Y'all are probably tired of hearing about my Skirsports addiction by now, but the truth is even if they hadn't picked me, I'd still be excited about Skirtsports. So I really had to put my thinking cap on for … Continue reading What if Athleta, Lululemon, Title9, Oiselle, Sparkleskirts & Skirtsports mergerd?
10 Ways to Clean Up & Race Tees
We're talking about race tees on the Tuesdays on the Run linkup: do you wear them in a race? After a race? For me it's simple: never, ever wear the race tee before you've actually run the race! I do like to wear race tees to work out in. I love visualization and symbolism. Reminding myself … Continue reading 10 Ways to Clean Up & Race Tees
Worst thing about running is . . .
Last week I was talking about my number one reason I run (and keep on running). Today I'm back with Tuesdays on the Run linkup and the worst thing about running is _______: How much time running takes Much as I love running, there are many downsides: Injuries Laundry Expense Sun exposure (as in too much sun) It's … Continue reading Worst thing about running is . . .
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