I took me a long time to realize I was asthmatic. I remember in high school during the hot days of field hockey camp, struggling with tightness in my chest and thinking I was just out of shape. There was on sprinting drill in particular that would cause me trouble. I affectionately called it, “The …
I checked into my hotel tonight and asked about a running path. I was met with, “Are you looking to put in some distance?” I nodded and then the most incredible thing happened… She said, “I’ve got your covered.” I was thrilled! She pulled out a trail map and explained how I could lengthen it …
because my training has been going so well and for the past year whenever I have hit this point, I’ve had a set back of some sort that doesn’t let me continue to train, but I wanted to share because we have been together on this journey for awhile now and you have been so …
Yesterday, my computer was having issues. I think maybe it hadn’t had it’s coffee (which was my fault, I drank it all before it even had a chance to get a cup!) or something because it was constantly dying even though it had 50% battery. I’ve now gotten a notification that my battery needs to …
Part of what is hard about winter running is the inevitable cold that winter brings. Last week, I was battling a cold and although I wanted to run, I had to be cautious, so as not to knock myself out of running for 6 weeks. I’ve found over the years that the first couple of …
Since I have started back my Monday/Tuesday commuting, I am trying to be more diligent about supporting my running and cardio training with yoga. By November of last year, I was nursing a pulled hamstring again and I have no doubt (not only because the massage therapist told me) that it was because I was …
My last two runs have been group runs and I have to admit that I have been pleasantly surprised. Because running is time of reflection and refreshing for me, I hardly ask people to run with me. It’s almost sacred time. But that doesn’t mean I don’t accept invitations! So this weekend, four of us …
I was excited. My schedule was free. I had the time. I was going for a long run. I took the first step. Yeah, that’s not going to happen. I stopped to walk and thought back. Six months since I bought my last running shoes. I was not going to be able to seriously run …
I was greatly encouraged by all of the comments after my last post about training a running partner! Thank you for the helpful hints. As you can tell, I am new at this! Today, we took a different trail (the hilly one) and Willie did great! He loved it because we didn’t encounter many people …
So, my training regiment has changed a bit because I’ve become a puppy owner! I have to say it is a wonderful experience to be reminded of how new trails are to those who are first encountering them and to be amazed with Willie at bikes as they zoom by and even to be frightened …
