Fastest run…Yesterday was my weekly run with my friend Shelley at Memorial Park. I was a little out of sorts because we usually run in the morning, but we had to postpone to the late afternoon. Running later in the day is harder for me as I really don’t know what to eat before a later run. My normal routine…
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Feedback on my blog and my fastest short run!
This past week, I decided I needed get some honest feedback on my blog. I posted on the Facebook group “Slow Runners Community” asking members to to read my blog and provide some honest feedback. This was difficult for me because I know that I needed some feedback but it’s scary putting my writing out there, knowing that it won’t…
New Year’s advice for newbie runners
Newbie runners – New Year’s Advice. This advice may be helpful for someone who has NEVER run (like me when I started, aka “Newbie runner”) or someone who is looking to add running to their current fitness routine. 1. SHOES (& socks) – do not start running until you have good running shoes. It will be next to impossible to…
PB – Four mile run without any walk breaks!
Today was a banner day (PB) for me in my run training. I wasn’t feeling too great this morning when I awoke. My sinuses were killing me and I had a bit of a headache. So the first thing that I did was take some sinus medication. Then I made some tea and toast with almond butter (which is my…
05 Dec 2017: Last hot slow run of the season
Today’s slow run at Memorial Park was just difficult. It was mid-70s with high humidity. While I normally can get my 3 miles in without stopping, today I stopped and walked several times. I had to keep telling myself, “You are not going to die…keep going…keep going…” I finished but it wasn’t pretty. Here are the stats: 2.85 miles, 38:48…