Never underestimate the importance of stretching before and after a run; that is the lesson I learned today. I mentioned yesterday that I had not worked out for a whole week until my run yesterday. When I put in my regular 5-day workout I stretch each time before and after my run or strength workout;… Continue reading Do not stretch the truth, but definitely stretch your body
Category: Motivation
Nike, take me away!
What a week! Not only have I not posted to my blog, but from Saturday to Saturday I did not run or go to the gym. This week really got away from me, but today, finally, I got to run. Who needs Calgon when you have a pair of Nike's and a running path… Continue reading Nike, take me away!
Fanny Packs and other things that inspire you
Today I did my five-mile run/walk on the river; I did five miles and it took about 70 minutes, about a 14:00 minute mile, considering the air quality was awful and humidity had to be 186% I was happy with it. Before I finish this inspiring message, I have to tell you about my conversation this… Continue reading Fanny Packs and other things that inspire you
Failure is NOT an option
I had a great run at the gym tonight, at least it was great for me. I am really new to this whole running for pleasure as opposed to running from danger thing; a lot of what I have done to this point has been lots of trial and a little error (do not want… Continue reading Failure is NOT an option
We are a strange little band of characters
This is a late post tonight and probably a short one. Tonight I spent time with my family, some of that time was at the gym with my daughter and some of the time was chatting online. I enjoy spending time with my family no matter how that happens, my love for them is very… Continue reading We are a strange little band of characters
It can only be attributable to human error
Despite the title and the graphic above this is not a post about 2001: A Space Odyssey; both are quotes from the movie and after feeling a bit controlled and dependent on the machines tonight, the theme just seemed appropriate. Hope the reference is not too nerdy. When I started working out to improve my… Continue reading It can only be attributable to human error
I am Iron Man!
I am not Iron Man as the title of my post implies, nor do I have an Ironman Tri on my bucket list. I did however go watch the running portion of the Ironman in our city today and it was inspiring. As most of you know an Ironman consists of a swim, a bike, and… Continue reading I am Iron Man!
Ease on down the road
One more run down towards my half marathon goal. Today I ran my 2nd officially timed 5K race. I ran the race at the same place where I ran my first one. This course is at a local park with many hills, it is so easy to forget how hard it is to run uphill.… Continue reading Ease on down the road
Why do you do it?
My family and I did a fun little run last night sponsored by a local athletic store. Myself, both of my daughters and my daughters boyfriend paid $5 each to participate in the run, a portion of that money goes to a local charity and we got a free beer and a "Run to… Continue reading Why do you do it?
Slutty Brownies and flavored vodka
Sometimes you just have to take the night off, last night was one of those nights. Both of my adult (I clarify this because this post involves drinking) daughters were home visiting last night and they convinced me that we needed to get drunk and bake. I need to describe to you what we baked,… Continue reading Slutty Brownies and flavored vodka
From Here to Me 