It's been a steamy, stormy week but the running didn't stop! And yay for that. I took full advantage of the cooler air immediately after storms blew through several times and had some really nice runs that brought my confidence back.
I've been thinking a lot about how much the weather affects my running.
Clearly, the heat and humidity are a huge factor in my running. My half marathon times from hot and humid conditions are markedly slower than times from that distance run in much cooler conditions. I know that's pretty standard for most runners. But after watching the women's and men's marathons in hot and humid Rio this past week, I had to ask myself, is it possible to "heat proof" your running?
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
5 of My Favorite Things....Lately
Summer's winding down but it's not out yet! Actually, even though most of us are still dealing with significant heat and humidity, this is my favorite part of summer. The days are getting shorter, the mornings a bit cooler. Things are pretty dry and crisp. It just feels different! The kids are back at school and there is a welcome return to routine.
In the spirit of the Friday 5, I'm writing about five of my latest favorite things!
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016
So I Run...
No one tells you how hard it is to be a mom.
When my boys were younger, being a mom was easier. Little boys, little problems, right?
Hugs and kisses and wiping tears away. That's all that I needed to do.
Now? Not so much. Big boys, bigger problems.
"A mother is only as happy as her unhappiest child".
So I run.
When my boys were younger, being a mom was easier. Little boys, little problems, right?
Hugs and kisses and wiping tears away. That's all that I needed to do.
Now? Not so much. Big boys, bigger problems.
"A mother is only as happy as her unhappiest child".
So I run.
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Can't Stop, Won't Stop!
Hot enough for you? This week, Mother Nature unleashed a fury of scorching, steamy weather on top of what has been an already hot summer for us Midwesterners. While a few weeks back I wrote a post about embracing the summer heat, loving these conditions is a challenge for even the most summer loving of us!
But you know the mantra: the weather might be hot but the workouts don't stop!
But you know the mantra: the weather might be hot but the workouts don't stop!
Friday, August 12, 2016
Book Review: Boston Bound
How many of us have that one pinnacle event, that must-do marathon, that bucket list race? For me, it was the Big Sur International Marathon. For Elizabeth Clor, that race was the Boston Marathon. But as many runners know, even if training runs are on the mark, qualifying isn't as easy as it would seem. In her memoir Boston Bound, Clor chronicles her journey through multiple marathons as she attempts to slay the demons that kept her from lining up at what most long distance runners consider to be the ultimate race of marathoning.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
A LIfe Without Running...
Imagine if you will, a life without running.
Maybe you can.
I've given it some thought. I've had a tough go of it this summer. I've finally conceded to this relentless PF and pulled back on my mileage and my pacing. By doing so, I've lost a lot of fitness. Combine that with the heat and humidity of summer and my runs have been really tough.
I miss those easy 8-10 milers that I normally run on the weekends.
I miss the fast paced 5-6 milers I bust out during the week.
I miss training for a race.
Right now, I'm happy if I can finish 4 miles without stopping to walk.
I blame the weather and PF but is there more contributing to my problems with running?
Is this the inevitable slowdown that comes with aging? Can I accept that? Should I just hang up my shoes?
People do stop running as they get older. The proof is in the numbers. When I moved from the 45-49 age group into my current old lady group, the drop in the number of participants was dramatic. Arthritis happens. All that wear and tear on the joints takes a toll.
Maybe you can.
I've given it some thought. I've had a tough go of it this summer. I've finally conceded to this relentless PF and pulled back on my mileage and my pacing. By doing so, I've lost a lot of fitness. Combine that with the heat and humidity of summer and my runs have been really tough.
I miss those easy 8-10 milers that I normally run on the weekends.
I miss the fast paced 5-6 milers I bust out during the week.
I miss training for a race.
Right now, I'm happy if I can finish 4 miles without stopping to walk.
I blame the weather and PF but is there more contributing to my problems with running?
Is this the inevitable slowdown that comes with aging? Can I accept that? Should I just hang up my shoes?
People do stop running as they get older. The proof is in the numbers. When I moved from the 45-49 age group into my current old lady group, the drop in the number of participants was dramatic. Arthritis happens. All that wear and tear on the joints takes a toll.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
Staying Grounded, Staying Afloat
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