I just got back from a really bad run. It happens. More often then I think I’ve shared here on the blog, and the last thing I want to put out there in the universe is that running is always peachy keen and rainbows and unicorns. I’m going to go through how I’m feeling, and […]
2015 5K a Day in May! This time . .it’s personal
It’s May 1 which, as many of you know, is when I start my annual craziness known simply as #5KaDayinMay. And each year, I’ve started with an intro post and some basic rules. So if you’re interested in that, go read the 2013 and 2014 intro posts or, to read ALL the writing I’ve done during […]
Tuesdays On The Run! Favorite Warm Weather Running Gear
I’m linking up with Tuesdays on The Run today and we’re all talking about hot weather running! Check it out for great tips from other great runners and bloggers! I live (and run) in a suburb of Dallas, Texas. Why this is significant is that in Dallas, in the summer, it is, um, how do […]
Why I Run
Today’s Tuesday on The Run Linkup could not be better timed. You see, I’m starting over in a lot of ways right now – in my job and with this blog – and it’s good, when starting over, to get back to the basics of what motivates you to do what you do! So why […]
Kim’s First Half Marathon! Guest Post
My friend, Kim, has been training and running for awhile now. Over on the blog’s FB page, she shared this story with me and I had to share it with all of you! Ever wondered what it’s like to finish last?? Sounds to me like she was the big winner!! Amazing job, Kim! Thanks for […]
Irving Half Marathon 2015! Review and Race Report
Whew! That was an AWESOME weekend. I’m still recovering and coming off my crazy happy PR high! But wait, I’m spoiling the post. I should make you wait for that part, right?? Race day came bright and early. There was a lunar eclipse which I got to see a bit of on my way in […]
A Day In The Life of a Recreational Runner: The Day BEFORE a Half Marathon
This race (The GE Irving Marathon half) is feeling a little odd for me. Of late, so many of my races have been out of state that the thought of sleeping in my own bed tonight and just going about my normal routine has felt . . .STRANGE. My nerves are kicking in a bit […]
One Week Until The Irving Half – Looking Back on the Training for this Half Marathon
Well, here we are. One week exactly until the half marathon I’ve been training for since January 24th. When I started this training, I had the thought that maybe I was jumping in too soon for another race and any one smart would most likely say I did! After all, I did a half the […]
Really Dumb Things Runners Think
I hesitate to speak for all runners. In fact, I’m not even sure any runners other than me think these things. But I have my suspicions. Do me a favor – if all of these are completely out of left field and crazy/odd/bizarre please just nod politely and make me think I’m perfectly normal, would […]