Today at the running clinic, we went for a longer run. Some of the runners went over 5 miles. Our coach asked us to run one way for about 22-25 minutes and then come back. With no particular distance in mind, we set out to run along the bayou. I ran with Kathryn who is about my age (actually…
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21 Feb 2015: 4 month anniversary
It’s my 4 month anniversary! In the last 4 months, I’ve run two 5ks and my third 5k is the week after next. I’ve learned how to use my phone and apps to track my run time and distance. I’ve learned how to push myself to keep running when all I want to do is stop and breathe. I’ve learned…
24 Jan 2016: My tights shopping experience and running the Bayou
On Friday I headed out to buy new full length running tights. It was not a good experience. First I tried Athleta. The store had lots of good cross-over clothing, which to me is clothing that can be worn as regular clothing or used for gym workouts, but it was a bust for full length running tights. There was only…
22 Jan 2016: Swag and running clothing
It’s been 3 months since I took my first step in becoming a runner. I’ve purchased shoes, 1 long sleeve running shirt, a running skirt (from SkirtSports), 1 pair of socks, 1 tank and one pair of shorts. The rest of my running gear has been old stuff from my closet. BUT I’ve also received lots of “free” stuff.…