Goals need some form of accountability. We all know that. Let’s look back to my holidays and discuss my overaccounting. Like most people, I hate to think it is a given I’ll gain a few pounds over the holidays. As a runner, I have many times planned my next year’s race schedule to keep me… Continue reading Overaccounting
Even though many runners will post photos of their feet online, mine are currently in pretty rough shape so you can be guaranteed there will be no feet photos here. I’m here to talk more about how we care for our feet, whether you are a runner or nor. Remember, we only get on pair… Continue reading Feet
It’s a new year. For some reason, we seem programmed to evaluate and start reshaping our lives at the start of new years. Why we don’t pick March 15 or April 15 is beyond me. I do not really call these resolutions. These are goals. Hopefully, with an injury free year, I’ll meet all my… Continue reading Goals, Aspirations, Resolutions
Maybe I should take that a week at a time. This Monday was going to be the start of me posting here regularly again. I was going to do a three day recap of my goals for this wonderful year I am still currently in – though my recaps would lead you to believe the… Continue reading A Better Year Coming
Trust me when I say you should grab a drink because this could get long. I’ll mention the expo but the pre-race fun will wait until another day. I spoke briefly with Marie, the 5:30 pacer, at the expo. I took a pave bracelet but was totally unsure I was going to be able to… Continue reading MCM – The Race
After spending three months out of the last five in the desert, hydration is always on my mind. I know that as the weather here gets colder, I have more and more trouble staying hydrated. Add to that a red-eye flight back from California which means I did not drink as much water on the… Continue reading Hydration
Ten days ago I ran my first race for a charity. Many of the races I have run donate money to local charities but this race I ran as part of a team of runners for ZERO Prostate Cancer. I just want to tell you all my experiences in raising money – something I am… Continue reading Running for Charity
“The hay is in the barn.” That would be my motto right now if I were a farmer. I’m not, though. I’m a runner and I have hit that infamous period of training known as taper. I’m going to be starved all the time while running less and less as I allow my broken down… Continue reading Taper Madness
Disclaimer: I received free samples of Manitoba Harvest hemp protein powder in both vanilla and chocolate through my association with Fit Approach. All opinions are my own. As a vegetarian, I often worry about my “cheats.” I eat eggs. I eat fish. I do not, however, eat drink cow’s milk. I often wonder about things… Continue reading Manitoba Harvest #pro70 – Product Review
Yup! I’m back talking about online dating again. Today it is pet peeves and then some successes and failures. Pet Peeves A dating site algorithm that sends me men who are not looking for me. … Continue reading Online Dating
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