Rest day Monday was a bit different this week. With the downpours we had today there was no lawn mowing or lunch time walking. Rather than be totally immobile, I did the Nick Symmonds core routine that I discovered on YouTube. I have been looking for something to mix things up. While the 14 day … Continue reading Rest day abs
Post Race Day Ramble
I surprisingly felt pretty decent for having completed a race and a long run all in one day. I was feeling a bit tired though but physically I felt ok. I enjoyed a quiet day reading and sleeping. To be honest, the stress with my mom has exhausted me more than training has. The weight … Continue reading Post Race Day Ramble
Running to a race
I did something new! Well actually I did two new things. And I blame Regina for both. Today was the Frederick Women's Distance Festival. It's held annually at the community college. I had participated one year with a friend but hadn't sense. Regina had mentioned it a few times over the last couple weeks. While … Continue reading Running to a race
Purpose
After running with John yesterday I spent the evening and most of the day today thinking that I have perhaps found a purpose to my running. I have always felt (and said) that I run because I was told that I would never be able to again. It was my way of thumbing my proverbial … Continue reading Purpose
Running with John
I have known John since I was 12. He was in the Myersville Lions Club, my mom was in the Myersville Homemakers club...yes the town I lived in was that small. We were so small in fact, we had a Trolley Festival dedicated to the restored trolley car that use to traverse Main Street. It … Continue reading Running with John
I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
I struggled to get up this morning. I tried to compromise with myself. Tried to reason away going for a run. "6 miles is too much to do before work" "I slept like crap last night, just a little more sleep would be better" "I can make the miles up *insert any idea you can … Continue reading I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
Shadow Running Form
Early morning run on a cool-ish morning. Was up and out by a little before 5am this morning. I got up fairly easily today, though I must have still been half asleep since I turned my watch on but forgot to turn on Strava; something I didn't realize until about three-quarters of a mile into … Continue reading Shadow Running Form
Rest Day With Hornworms and Planks
It's Monday so of course I mowed the lawn! Granted last week I used it as my cross training event, this week I decided to just do it on my rest day. It was a bit cooler than yesterday, when I had initially planned to do it but was too tired. I had initially planned … Continue reading Rest Day With Hornworms and Planks
Sunday Funday But No Cross Training
Sunday, a day of rest or in the case of my training plan-a day of cross training. I focused more on the rest portion of the concept. Church took up the morning portion of the day and after a shopping expedition to buy new khaki pants we just relaxed. We tried a new restaurant (or … Continue reading Sunday Funday But No Cross Training
A Long Run Of Hills And Rain
Mixing things up a little bit for my long run. Rather than a solo, audio book fueled run I ran with Regina and another friend Marilyn. I was excited to see Marilyn since it's been about two years since we have worked out together. She is always a hoot to hang out with. We … Continue reading A Long Run Of Hills And Rain
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