I believe that often it's not the big things that trip us up, it's the little things. In prehab I believe that rehab sucks, and prehab (working on your weak areas before an injury), while not particularly fun, can definitely help. In dynmaic stretching I believe that just going out and running, for most people, can lead … Continue reading I Believe in the little things
Tuesdays on the Run
April 2017: Did I pass?
The great thing about running two halfs a month a part is that you really don't have to work as hard. Especially when you decide that the second half is just a training run (we'll see how that works). Let's dive right into how April went down. Getting in scheduled runs I had hoped to … Continue reading April 2017: Did I pass?
Are you monogamous?
To your running shoes, that is. Did you fall in love at first sight and just stay in that relationship, or do you like to play the field? I may have been married for a long time, but when it comes to running shoes, I do like to play the field. I'm not sure that … Continue reading Are you monogamous?
Which miracle would you like?
I am totally stealing this from Another Mother Runner. I tend to be a rather serious person, but I do have a sense of humor and like to lighten things up every once in a while. As you run by an aid station in a race, what miracle would you like? Let your mind "run" … Continue reading Which miracle would you like?
Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
Another half, another inaugural race. Just call me a trailblazer. Packet Pickup I give BDR kudos for being able to switch packet picket on such short notice-- and communicate it to the racers -- it was the right call. It was supposed to be at Louis Armstrong park, where the race began and ended. But … Continue reading Best Damn Race New Orleans Half Marathon Race Recap 3/26/17
March 2017: Did I pass?
We continued with the weather whiplash in March, and we thought we got a lot of snow in February? Thanks to Blizzard Stella, we got almost twice as much in March. In one day. To say that made running challenging is an understatement. And then there was the cold! So how did I mange my … Continue reading March 2017: Did I pass?
I want to run like a dog
Or is that live like a dog? Or any animal, really Mindfulness. In the now. Being present. Animals, it seems, are the ultimate yogis. I've actually taken to calling Bandit Mr. Yogi because of his frequent down dogs. Of course Lola does them too, and Gizmo, but it just struck a chord with me with … Continue reading I want to run like a dog
We have nothing to fear . . .
. . . but fear itself Or do we? Striking the balance in training Running is such a simple sport: one foot in front of another, at whatever pace you want. Except every runner knows it isn't really as simple as it appears to the non-runner, even when it doesn't appear simple to the non-runner. … Continue reading We have nothing to fear . . .
February 2017: Did I pass?
I think February might be dubbed the month of self care, as in the month I got back into trying to take better care of myself -- so that I can care for others. The weather was wild and wacky: wind, cold, record breaking heat, killer snowstorms, freezing rain -- yes, all in one month. … Continue reading February 2017: Did I pass?
5 Presidential Qualities . . .
. . . Runners Need Yesterday was President's Day -- it's a holiday that often escapes my notice, as I don't have kids in school, and seriously -- who thinks about President's Day except for the kids? We should, though; Presidents have many qualities that runners really need. Vision Say what you want about Obama, … Continue reading 5 Presidential Qualities . . .
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