Greetings again from isolation. While this is probably the closest many of us have come to the zombie apocalypse, the Runfessional must open. It’s a socially distant activity after all, not to mention essential. I’m also linking up with Meranda and Lacey for Friday Five. Let’s get started, shall we? I runfess that although I [Read More]
Running to South Africa
I suppose we’re paying for our mild winter because this week was COLD. And snowy. Not words I typically associate with April but hey if we can have a pandemic, we can most certainly have snow. Before I tell you about the South Africa thing, here’s how this week’s workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: 5 [Read More]
Is Zoom the New Normal?
We’ve now been together, sheltering in place as a family, for 3 weeks. All things considered, so far so good, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t stressed. Workouts continue to be a bright spot. I’ve never leaned into running as hard as I am right now. I’m not sure what I’d do [Read More]
Finding Calm and Mindfulness When I’ve Lost My Mind
After spewing all sorts of grim reality on our recent coffee date, I had a come-to-Jesus moment. I need to calm down, get my head out of future uncertainties/worries and into the present. Presently my workouts continue to be a bright spot. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail Run 3 miles + Zoom Yoga Class Wednesday: Run [Read More]
Coffee While We Hide From Coronavirus
In a perfect world, we’d be looking forward to the Boston Marathon, the London Marathon, and all the other exciting spring races. Instead here we sit, (hopefully) safe at home, sipping our coffee virtually. I’m joining Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date and I’m bringing out my vintage Boston mug with some Starbucks [Read More]
Good Vibes for Stressful Times
Welcome back to our altered universe. It’s only been one week since our shelter-in-place order but it sure feels like a year. Truly my workouts are about the only “normal” thing about my life right now and I sure am grateful for them. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Trail run 4 miles Wednesday: Strength/Runners World Workout Thursday: Run 5 [Read More]
Kinder, Gentler Coronafessions
Wow it’s been quite a month since our last Runfessions, hasn’t it? So. Much. Has. Changed. It’s hard to keep up. One thing that hasn’t though is the Runfession Friday Linkup goes on. My workouts may have taken a pivot, thanks to a closed gym and social distancing, but they’re happening all the same. Let’s [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]
Keep Calm and Run On
Was this week a doozy or what? Seriously, my head is spinning. Here’s how my workouts went. Monday: Rest Tuesday: Run 5 miles Wednesday: Strength, Balance, Mobility Thursday: Run 4 miles Friday: Unplanned Rest Saturday: Trail Run 4 miles Sunday: Heavy Strength + Stepmill It was a single parenting week, which is actually easier since it [Read More]
What is Up With My Garmin?
It’s no secret that, since finishing the London Marathon last April. I’ve cut my running miles way back. While I plan to always be a runner, distance that takes more than an hour or so is not part of the plan going forward. I’ve adjusted quite well to this plan, my Garmin on the other [Read More]
