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Friday, January 11, 2019
How to Be A Runner
In the very back of the last couple of issues of Runner's World, there has been a recurring feature called How to Be a Runner. "Regular runners", people like you and me, select their preferences of all things running from a list. I kind of love stuff like this. I'm heading out of town to run a race as we speak and I thought this would be the perfect lazy blogger post for a Friday.
Feel free to copy and paste your own answers!
Feel free to copy and paste your own answers!
Sunday, January 6, 2019
Pop! Goes the Ego
Starting the new year with an injury was not part of the plan. But you know what they say about plans...and the universe is laughing at me once again. Instead of finishing up some miles in preparation for my half marathon next weekend, I'm spent most of the week sitting on the couch with a heating pad on my back. Nursing a dislocated sacroiliac joint and a bruised ego.
There's nowhere to go but up from here.
There's nowhere to go but up from here.
Friday, January 4, 2019
Coffee Talk
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.
Happy New Year! I can't believe that the holidays are over and we're already into the first weekend of 2019. That also means it's time for our monthly catch up over coffee! What will you be having? I've got some Starbucks Holiday blend in my cup, with a spoonful of GLG Collagen Hydrolysate (in fact, I just restocked) and some half and half.
Tell me what's new in your world?
Happy New Year! I can't believe that the holidays are over and we're already into the first weekend of 2019. That also means it's time for our monthly catch up over coffee! What will you be having? I've got some Starbucks Holiday blend in my cup, with a spoonful of GLG Collagen Hydrolysate (in fact, I just restocked) and some half and half.
Tell me what's new in your world?
Sunday, December 30, 2018
2018: It Was a Very Good Year
As a runner, it's always fun at the end of the year to reflect back on the year of running. At last year's end, I wrote that for 2018, I was going to "dial back the intensity a bit" and "be a little kinder to myself". I didn't set any goals for 2018, instead deciding to let the year unfold as it would. Still adjusting to living with RA, I didn't want to set myself up to fail and I sure didn't want any DNS. I also wanted to continue to practice yoga and work on strength via CrossFit.
Regular readers of the blog know that 2018 was a very good year for me. I've shared my triumphs, which were many, as well as my trials, which were few. For the most part, RA was pretty quiet. I had a few flares which always freak me out but were well-controlled with a burst of steroids. I did have my knees injected during the summer. My most recent bloodwork shows low RA activity. I still agonize over my loss of speed and endurance, but I've come to the conclusion that instead of blaming RA, menopause and aging are the more likely culprits. I can blame them for my thickening midsection too!
It's been a fun year, with less of a focus on the destination and more on the journey. I've had a lot of company--on my runs, at my races, and off the road too. I'm so grateful that I have been able to continue running! Here's my year in review. I'm not going to share specifics about races--you can find links to this years' races under the tab above.
Regular readers of the blog know that 2018 was a very good year for me. I've shared my triumphs, which were many, as well as my trials, which were few. For the most part, RA was pretty quiet. I had a few flares which always freak me out but were well-controlled with a burst of steroids. I did have my knees injected during the summer. My most recent bloodwork shows low RA activity. I still agonize over my loss of speed and endurance, but I've come to the conclusion that instead of blaming RA, menopause and aging are the more likely culprits. I can blame them for my thickening midsection too!
It's been a fun year, with less of a focus on the destination and more on the journey. I've had a lot of company--on my runs, at my races, and off the road too. I'm so grateful that I have been able to continue running! Here's my year in review. I'm not going to share specifics about races--you can find links to this years' races under the tab above.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Runfessions: Holiday Overload
The presents are unwrapped and the holiday hangover is real. What a month! Thank goodness for Runfessions. Marcia has opened up the runfessional and I'm ready to runfess. Let's get right to it!
Sunday, December 23, 2018
From My Mailbox to Yours...
Are you all feeling as overwhelmed as Holly and I are? Anticipating low participation in the linkup this week, Holly and I are taking a break to spend time with our families. We're opening the linkup for those who do want to link. Next week, we invite everyone to share their yearly recaps with us here on the Weekly Wrap. This can be in place of or in addition to your weekly recap.
I realize that not everyone celebrates during this holiday season and I hope that everyone understands! For those of you who do celebrate, have a wonderful Christmas and I hope you enjoy the time with your families and friends!
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Friday, December 21, 2018
Book Review: Racing Heart: A Runner's Journey of Love Loss and Perseverance
Disclaimer: I received a copy of Racing Heart: A Runner's Journey of Love Loss and Perseverance in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are mine. This post contains affiliate links.
"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us."
~ Joseph Campbell
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