These pandemic weeks of summer are falling into a rhythm and so is my running, or lack thereof. Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Rest, Walk 4 miles Tuesday: Walk 4 miles, Trail run 3 miles, Arm & Shoulder Sculpt Wednesday: Walk 4 miles, Lower Body Burn, Thursday: Walk 4 miles, Trail run 4 miles [Read More]
Where Have the Decent Humans Gone?
It’s been a week. What’s that thing they say about stuff happening in threes? That has been the case here. Before I get into it, here’s how the week in workouts shook out. Monday: Rest, Walk 4 miles Tuesday: Run 3 miles, Lower Body Strength, walk 4 miles Wednesday: Upper body strength, Good Posture Workout, [Read More]
Gluten-Free, Low-Sugar Strawberry Crumble
This post contains affiliate links. We all know what to do when life gives us lemons, but what about when life gives us strawberries? Lots of them? That’s exactly what happened when Thing 2 went strawberry picking and came home laden with basket upon basket of luscious berries, still warm from the sun. We’re enjoying [Read More]
Grilling, Chilling and Big Decisions
We’re in the midst of an incredible stretch of gorgeous summer weather. Think bright sunshine, blue skies and 90+ degree heat on the daily. Yes, that’s too hot for running, but I won’t dare complain. The idyllic summer weather sharply contrasts to all the unrest in this country right now. Staying active continues to be [Read More]
Virtual World Marathon Majors Anyone?
It’s a new month in our altered universe. While many of us stay in place, time slips away like always. Let’s sit down for a moment over coffee and catch up. Although there has been some iced coffee in my world lately, I’m going with a steaming cup of Starbucks House blend with half and [Read More]
Shifting Focus and Setting Intentions
Can you believe we’re hurtling toward July at warp speed? Even though technically it is not, I think of Independence Day as “mid-summer” since school resumes in mid-August. Before I go any further, here’s how the week’s workouts went: Monday: Rest, walk 3 miles Tuesday: Trail Run 4 miles + walk 3 miles Wednesday: Run [Read More]
You Don’t Do That Runnning Thing Anymore, Right?
Our altered universe continues as time flies by. We’re halfway through the year (what?) and it’s time once again to open up the Runfessional for the Runfession Friday Linkup. Let’s get started shall we? I runfess Runners World Magazine still shows up in the mail here on the regular and I can’t imagine how long [Read More]
Well Hello Summer and Happy Father’s Day!
Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful Father’s Day as well. We’ll be headed to a socially distanced picnic with my FIL and then we’ll swing by and visit my dad from his balcony. As much as I loathe running in heat and swampy humidity, summer is a bit of a novelty [Read More]
Sh!t My Garmin Says
It was another week that started out hot and ended up cool. I’ve come to realize that, like many of us, my Garmin gets cranky and rude in the heat. More on that in a minute. Here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest, Walk 4 miles Tuesday: Run 3.5 miles + strength balance mobility Wednesday: [Read More]
Coyotes, Turtles and Ducks, Oh My!
It was a heavy and emotional week. Running seems trivial in contrast, but it is how I cope so I leaned in. Again the week started out hot and humid, and ended cool with low humidity. The wildlife around here was plentiful. Before I get to that, here’s how the workouts went. Monday: Rest, walk [Read More]
