Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve slowly, carefully returned to running. I started with run/walk intervals on the treadmill, then took those intervals outside to my beloved trails. Before I share the lessons learned on my break from running, here’s how the week in workouts went. Sunday: Walk 4 miles, Strength- Stretch-SaunaMonday: Walk 4 [Read More]
Tokyo and the Big College Decision
While February here was officially the mildest one on record weather wise, I for one am quite pleased to have it behind us. 2024 has been tough up in here so far and I am hopeful that March will be better. All that said, it’s time to sit down with Deborah, Coco and you for [Read More]
Runfessions: Galentine’s Day Edition
It’s time once again to open up the Runfessional so we can head into a new month with a clean soul…and soles. Let’s get started shall we? Runfessions: Galentine’s Day Edition While a Valentine’s Day celebration didn’t really happen this year (I had a work event and the Caveman went over to his parents’ house [Read More]
A Tentative Return to Running
This was the week I finally made a tentative return to running after spending most of the year with pneumonia. Here’s how the workouts went: Sunday: Walk 4 miles, Strength, SaunaMonday: Walk 4 miles, 20 mins Bike hills & sprints, CoreTuesday: Walk 4 miles, very early work day + late work eventWednesday: Walk 4 miles, [Read More]
Lunar New Year Rundown
Happy Lunar New Year! February here so far (knock wood) has been delightful. Temps staying in the 40s overnight and rising up to the mid-50s during the day is very rare in these parts and I’m enjoying every second of it. I’m still (carefully) on the comeback trail after a bout with pneumonia so I’m [Read More]
Building Back Slowly
While I’m mostly feeling better from my recent bout with pneumonia I’m not quite 100%. So in an abundance of caution, I’m not taxing the lungs with running just yet. But I’m building back slowly. Let the record show my stationary bike is getting some time and attention. Here’s how the workouts went: Sunday: Walk [Read More]
Life Span vs. Health Span
This post contains affiliate links. One way or another, I made it through the first month of 2024, and while it wasn’t pretty, it is February and we are a tiny bit closer to spring so I’m going to call that a win. I’m sitting down with Deborah, Coco and you for a little catch-up [Read More]
NoSpenduary Runfessions
January you were a cruel start to the New Year and I’m glad to usher you out in just a few short days. Before we welcome February, the month of love, it’s time to open the Runfessional for some NoSpenduary Runfessions. It’s always a good idea to start a new month with a clean slate. [Read More]
Is It Spring Yet?
I was doing so well as we neared the end of 2023. I got a massive purge off to the donation site, cleaned out the fridge, pantry, mudroom and linen closets and organized them with all sorts of baskets and bins that made my spirit feel lighter. But life has a way of taking twists [Read More]
Winter Runfessions
Welp, here we are. Wrapping up the fastest year ever. They seem to fly by faster and faster, am I right? Before we bid 2023 farewell, let’s open the runfessional one last time for some Winter Runfessions. Winter Runfessions I runfess I am so looking forward to the day my Runners World magazine subscription finally [Read More]
