One of the best things about running is that it's an excellent opportunity to un-connect from the day to day grind and let your mind (and your body) wander! I started my 12 mile run on Saturday morning with my iPod at the ready and my Garmin set to go. I started running, hit the …
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Hatha is for Sissies!
My pal Katie has completed (as of right about now) her 100th day of yoga in a row. Bikram yoga, to be precise. 26 poses done for an hour and a half each day in a room hot enough to melt your mascara. I've posted about Katie as she has been on her journey and …
An Ode to the Marathon
A couple of women I know are training together for their first marathon. Both have been running for a while and have tackled 10k's and half marathons. To celebrate a milestone birthday one of the gals planned to run a marathon and her pal decided to join her. As training has progressed, they have both …
Why You Should Run With People
Running is a completely solo sport. Unlike tennis, you don't have to find a partner. You don't need to coordinate a "pick up game" like basketball. You don't need to organize a league, a team or wrangle your kids to play or practice with you. All that is required is the desire to go for …
Race Season Continues
Just because you aren't a fast runner doesn't mean you shouldn't take advantage of races. Luckily for us there are a variety of races, with a variety of distances in a variety of locations within a few hours' drive! They do say that variety is the spice of life! Here are a few local races …
Wind Whipped and Wiped Out
When pondering what to write about on Facebook this morning, I got a comment from my friend Stacie suggesting that I write about how to walk or run in the wind. So here goes and thanks to Stacie for the idea. Three Steps for Easier Running/Walking in the Wind 1. Lean forward slightly at the …