Wow the luster of this bright, shiny new year sure faded fast, didn’t it? The recent events in our nation’s capital make me sad. Since the election I’ve made a point to watch as little news as possible so I didn’t hear about the “incident” right away. I don’t even know what to think anymore. [Read More]
Ready or Not, It’s October
It was another dumpster fire kind of week here but what else is new? My dad is back in the hospital and I’m still a little nauseous from the presidential debates but life goes on. The heat is on here, although let the record show, I was not the one to turn it on. With [Read More]
Virtual Races and Hygge
It was another week, similar to many others in our altered universe. The weather was warmer than what is typical here in late September and I will gladly take it. Running was the usual as well, with the exception of a couple of virtual races in the mix. But fall is officially here and it [Read More]
Suddenly It’s Sweater Weather
It’s kind of crazy how Mom Nature flipped the switch here this week. We went from a record-hot, dry summer to sweater weather with #alltherain. I’m not complaining, because we sure needed the rain, but I wish I could share it with our friends out West who are dealing with those terrifying fires. Here’s how [Read More]
Well Hello September
Well hello September. Fancy seeing you here so soon. 2020 is a weird year but time marches on. Here in Chicago, this summer is officially the hottest one on record. While we didn’t have days in the 100’s, the string of humid, 90+ days was relentless. That said, we’ve enjoyed a most welcome cool down [Read More]
A New Moon and a Fresh Start
It was a fresh start kind of week here. Classes started for both my college Sophomore and high school Freshman. It was remote learning, (thing 1 will start hybrid learning this week) but still, cheers to a new school year…hopefully a safe and healthy one. Before I get to all of that, here’s how my [Read More]
The ER on Cinco de Mayo in the Age of Coronavirus
Yeah it’s been quite a week. Thank my lucky stars, full moons and everything else for running, that’s all I can say. Here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 2 miles + Strength, Balance, Mobility Wednesday: Trail Run 5 miles Thursday: Lower Body Burn Workout + Yoga + 3 miles for Maud Friday: [Read More]
Lean Into What You Love
This post contains affiliate links. This week the inevitable happened. Our shelter-in-place order was extended to May 30. While it comes as no surprise, the cold, hard reality of it feels daunting. As per usual, I leaned into my running, which has been a true godsend these past couple of months. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run [Read More]
Focus on the Good
The Coronavirus crazy train continues on down the track. Here in Illinois we are sheltering in place, which really is no different from what our family unit had already been doing, except now the Caveman needs to work at home too. I am more than happy to do whatever will stop this awful virus from [Read More]
Electrifying Week and a Package Whipper
It was an electrifying week. Literally. Before I get to that, here are my workouts. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail Run 3 miles Wednesday: Strength + Jump rope Tabata Thursday: Run 3 miles Friday: Plyo Intervals Saturday: Run 5 miles (who knew I had 5 in me anymore?) Sunday: Strength + Stepmill Tabata Ridiculous treecam shot because, [Read More]
