Mondays are generally the day of my training schedule for cross training. Last week was week one of marathon training for me but in reality, it was week six. Yes, I started at week six. So last week, I did a DVD that included some cardio and some weight training. It was a good 30… Continue reading A Summer Evening Walk
Supplements. As I get more and more into the fitness world and that of endurance running, I find more and more information about supplements is available. But do I want to take these items? While you may not think of it as a supplement, I even was hesitant on drinking Gatorade or a sports drink.… Continue reading Supplements
Sunday, I spent a good portion of the day at Rec Park in Binghamton. There was a live music fest that ran from 1 pm to almost 9 pm. Eight bands played a 40 minute set. The music ran the gamut from jazz to Dixieland to Zydeco to rock. It was a wonderful day and… Continue reading Rec Park Music Fest
After my day at church on Sunday, I went with my fifth child to a live music festival. We both love live music and have somewhat similar tastes or can at least tolerate each other’s varied tastes in music. There will be more about the music in the near future. I saw a friend there… Continue reading The Long Solo Run
I was sitting in church yesterday, listening to Deacon George’s homily. Okay, I admit I don’t know if people other than priests give homilies but Deacon George was talking about the readings of the day and really hitting home with me. And while I couldn’t tell you exactly what the verses were I will explain… Continue reading Giving and Receiving
This is an entry based on Making Things Up’s six word Friday. Enjoy. Visit Melissa to find more Six Word Friday entries. Not sure who I might be Constantly changing my life and me Running fast as my feet go Stopping to smell flowers on roadside Writing as best I can daily
Okay, so not just any coconut water. I want to tell you a bit about Vita Coco Coconut Water. You are probably thinking I have lost my marbles. I have to tell you when I first read about coconut water on Runner Dude’s blog, I hesitated. I don’t like coconut. I don’t like it shredded… Continue reading Coconut Water – Product Review
I admit it. I am a sports fanatic. The unfortunate truth is I do not necessarily like the average sports that most Americans spend hours watching. I do like college football and admit to watching a pro game here and there but I could really care less. On the other hand, I will plan my… Continue reading Sports Fanatic
What do you do when a friend is hurting But won’t let you console her? What do you do when a friend is down But won’t let you help him smile? What do you do when a friend is hungry But won’t let you feed him? What do you do when a friend is thirsty… Continue reading What Do You Do?
I want to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of volunteers that helped make the 33rd running of the Boilermaker 15K such a success. Those who were manning water stations – the most I have ever seen in a race – probably heard a thank you here and there as runners went by. Those… Continue reading Thank You Boilermaker 15K Volunteers
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