After the turmoil of the past 5 weeks surrounding my mom's fall and my dad's subsequent fall apart, I stepped back to focus on my me...

Wow, did we get rain this week! Along with the rain, we had severe storms every night. This week alone, we've received almost 4 inches o...

My mom is home from rehab, and with 24 hour care, I was able to step back a bit from my duties and resume some of my normal activities, incl...

It was another difficult week. Fortunately, my modified fitness plan, while not optimal, was enough to keep me from losing my mind. That, an...

There were some workouts and runs this week. But most of my workouts were mental, as I navigated post-hospital care and rehab for my mom. Th...

I couldn't think of a better metaphor to describe the past week. The temperatures in California were HOT. Like 100F+ hot with a blazing ...

What a whirlwind of a week! Dealing with an RA flare, starting steroids, I prepared for my trip to California to spend a week with my sister...

For once, the calendar and the weather matched up--it feels like spring! At least what spring feels like in Chicago. Coolish with a tease of...

I am so happy to see February go. It was a busy and overwhelming month for me. Between several projects at work and managing my parents'...

After a week of absolutely spectacular weather, Mother Nature pulled the rug out from under us and sent us back to winter. I really can'...

Finally, this week we warmed up!! Heck, I was happy to be above 20F! We also had abundant sunshine, and it was everything. My favorite worko...

This week, I finally felt like myself again. Not just physically, but also mentally. I have had a huge to-do list looming over me, and as mu...

My running goal over the past couple of years was to hit at least 20 miles per week, running three days per week, usually 2 on trails and on...

After 6 weeks of illness and recovery from dental surgery, I can finally say that I'm feeling almost like myself again. Almost, because ...

It's been a bumpy start to 2026, and that includes off the trail. I won't tackle what's happening in the US on this blog. In my ...

It was an otherwise uneventful week in my life as I resumed my post-holiday routine. Work continues to be busy as the baby boom continues un...

I considered not posting this week, as this is a fitness recap and I don't have a lot of fitness to share. But old habits die hard, and ...

This post contains affiliate links. Despite the festive season, the hits just kept on hitting this week. After a visit last week to my PCP, ...

This year, I had no idea what to put on my Christmas list. I never do, because when I want something, I just go out and buy it. But this wee...

Last week, when I was sick, I understood the need to take it easy. This week, I thought I'd be back to my old self. Instead, the week wa...