It used to be that I ran everyday at lunch…then sometime ago I took a break from running, which really led to a much scaled back working out schedule. Some days I still get in a few workouts, but most days it is just one workout. Last week as I exercised patience, I was reminded … Continue reading »
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A New Goal
Sometimes for one reason or another, it is helpful to focus on a goal to either escape the every day or to take the focus off something else. For a long time when I needed to focus on a goal, I trained for half-marathons. 12 week training gave me a solid goal. This year I … Continue reading »
You are always better than….
someone else. Okay, the competitive part of me comes out. The SF Half-Marathon is now behind me and as this photo says, it is “worth the hurt.”
Temptations, Oh the Temptations
If you have trained for a race, you have probably experienced the insatiable hunger that comes from training. Normally, I can keep my temptations in check and resist delicious treats (well, mostly), but when I am training, I simply have a harder time, well resisting.
Hello Hip Flexors
When I get to a certain point in training for a half-marathon, I remember this funny little thing called hip flexors. Most of the time when I am running, this group of muscles doesn’t bother me at all, however when I start running longer distances, well hello hip flexors. Race day is less than two … Continue reading »
