Or did I? There's so much to love about summer running: Longer days, making it easier to squeeze in early or late runs Warmer temps, which means less clothes The feeling of moving freely because of fewer layers Sunshine!!!! Clear trails -- at least clear of snow and ice So what do we have to … Continue reading Summer running had me a blast . . .
Tuesdays on the Run
Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/17
It was so funny reading the start of last year's recap (read it here), about Mr. Judy and Bandit having no problems that first day. If only we knew what we were in for! Again, what a difference a year makes . . . in life and running. Getting There & Hanging Out For the … Continue reading Firecracker 4 Race Recap 7/4/17
June 2017: Did I pass?
It seems a little unfair, really, that as we reach the peak of our race training, many of the things that keep us in shape tend to fall by the wayside: good nutrition, prehab, cross training. Did that happen to me in June? You be the judge! Getting in scheduled runs I stuck to my … Continue reading June 2017: Did I pass?
Utah Valley Half Marathon Race Recap 6/10/17
Utah Valley Half Marathon promised us scenery and a fast downhill course. And for me they delivered on their promises. I admire bloggers who write nice, concise race recaps. That is not me. But you can check out for some that aren't quite as wordy as mine: Marcia @ Marciashealthyslice, Holly @ Hohoruns, MB @ … Continue reading Utah Valley Half Marathon Race Recap 6/10/17
Are you really recovered?
I'll sleep when I'm dead. How often do you hear people say that? Yet we get stronger when we rest and recover properly. But how do you know if you're recovered? Meet my little friend The pulse oximeter. That's right, like the thing you wear on your finger when you're in the hospital. It measures … Continue reading Are you really recovered?
Failure is an option
Nothing ventured, nothing gained, as the saying goes. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. -- Winston Churchill It's telling, don't you think, that Winston Churchill wrote the words above -- because in his times, the stakes were so high -- failure could have led to the … Continue reading Failure is an option
May 2017: Did I pass?
The toll of three halfs in as many months began to make itself known in May. I am in awe of people who run marathons every month or a gazillion halfs a month. That's not me. Let's get into it. Getting in scheduled runs Cold, rainy long runs. Sudden 90 degree heat. Windy. May wasn't … Continue reading May 2017: Did I pass?
But does she win money?
You gotta love the very elderly (aka my Dad). This was the question my Dad asked Mr. Judy when we were at brunch on Mother's Day. Actually, first he asked if I ever won a race. Then he asked if I ever win any money racing. Clearly, my Dad, who raised myself and my two … Continue reading But does she win money?
Hit Reset: Book Review
I am not usually a fan of yoga books, at least not yoga books that actually are about yoga routines -- it's too hard to do yoga while reading out of a book. Hit Reset: Revolutionary Yoga for Athletes (Amazon Affiliate link) may just have changed my mind on that score. A Quick Peek Here's a … Continue reading Hit Reset: Book Review
Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon Race Recap 4/30/17
Yes, I tackled my first trail race in the Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon. It sucked (mud, that is) but didn't suck (as in I didn't hate the race). I wrote about being a traiblazer for my last half recap just a month ago (read about it here) -- well, now I can actually claim … Continue reading Mud & Chocolate Half Marathon Race Recap 4/30/17
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