January, 2021 is just about a wrap, but wait! Not so fast. Before we forge ahead to February, a visit to the runfessional is in order. Let’s do that right now. We’ve all been sporting masks for the better part of a year now. Mostly they’re a nuisance. They get hot, itchy, they make my [Read More]
Running Down 1/3 of Winter
It occurred to me the other day that we’ve made it a third of the way through winter. That said, it got cold this week. More seasonable winter temps had to arrive at some point, right? Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles otherwise rest Tuesday: Walk 4 miles, Treadmill 3 miles, Balance [Read More]
How I Lost 4″ of Belly Fat After Menopause
Typically I’m way more focused on what my body can do vs how my body looks, but I won’t lie: My expanding waistline when I hit menopause was a source of growing displeasure. As a marathoner, consistent gym-goer, and mostly healthy, mindful eater, I felt I was doing more than enough to keep my weight [Read More]
Workouts and Anniversaries and Kitchen Chaos
This week was all about getting ready for Thing 2 to head to high school for the first time. She hadn’t set foot in the building since orientation back in January 2020. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on her freshman year. There were materials to be picked up and Covid tests to take. As usual, [Read More]
Oh Sunshine Where Art Thou?
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]
2020 Goal Check up and Running Into a New Year
Happy New Year! This was the week where I awkwardly worked between my 2020 and 2021 paper planners. Everyone at home laughs at my “stone tablets” but it’s how I roll. This past week was that glorious one where the days all meld together and you sort of forget exactly what day it is, except [Read More]
Coffee and a New Year
Happy New Year! Over coffee I’d tell you I’ve not had one single Starbucks holiday cup so far this season…until today. I finally treated myself to a half-sweet peppermint mocha. Join me as I link up with Deborah and Coco for the first Ultimate Coffee Date of the New Year. Over coffee I’d tell you [Read More]
Running through the Winter Solstice
I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and a fun holiday weekend! It was different this year, with the mandates against gathering, but we managed to have a pleasant week. Before I get to that, here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles + Track Intervals Tuesday: Walk 4 miles, 25-minute Beginner [Read More]
Final Runfessions of 2020
I hope you’re all having a wonderful Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate) and that Santa was good to you. While most everything is closed on Christmas Day, the Runfessional is open. The scent of fresh pine is in the air and strains of the London Symphony’s version of White Christmas play as I sip [Read More]
Birthday Week and Cruising Toward Christmas
This week I completed yet another trip around the sun. Having a birthday so close to the holidays means it’s often lost or combined with holiday festivities. My youngest brother is a Christmas Day baby and, as a kid, felt very ripped off about sharing his special day with Baby Jesus. I never cared too [Read More]
