Catching Up Over October Coffee

It's time for another edition of Fit Five Friday - and what better way to kick off a weekend than with a little coffee catch-up with friends? I’m joining Coco and Deborah for the Ultimate Coffee Date, so grab a mug, and let's chat! Over … [Continue reading]

A Shot of Hope

This week went by in a blur! The highlight of the week was getting a cortisone shot and feeling hopeful after some pain-free running. Here's how the week went down. Weekly Run Down -- Week 38 Monday -- Cortisone shot! I had a crazy early … [Continue reading]

Some September Runfessions

OK, I feel like I've said this a lot this year, but seriously, where did the month go?! Somehow here we are once again on the last Friday of the month which means Marcia has opened the runfessional. It's also time for another Fit Five Friday … [Continue reading]

Back on My Feet Running Festival Recap

Last Saturday I participated in the Back on My Feet (BOMF) Running Festival. While I have slowed down on doing virtual races this year, I'm always up for supporting a good cause. Disclaimer: I received a free race entry as part of being a … [Continue reading]

Week 37 – Chasing Sleep

This was one of those weeks where my sleep cycle was way off - like wide awake at 2 or 3 am and dead tired by late afternoon. I had no trouble falling asleep, but staying asleep was a whole different story. Needless to say, there were very few early … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – A Long Short Week

I have often said that the short work-weeks following a long weekend always feel anything but short! Throw in that my high schooler also returned to school this week so there was adjusting to a new routine. Yep, it was a l-o-n-g short week for sure! … [Continue reading]

Five Reasons to Run for a Cause

As someone who works with a non-profit organization, I can tell you that fundraising in the time of Covid is more difficult than ever. So as you make your race plans for the fall or are looking ahead to 2022, I urge you to consider putting some of … [Continue reading]

Wrapping up August and September Goals

Is anyone else amazed that we’re already in September? For me, August was a month of “juggling all the balls” and in that respect, I’m happy to put it in the rearview mirror. Weekly Run Down - Weeks 34 & 35 Over the past couple of weeks, … [Continue reading]

Fit Five Friday and Labor Day Coffee

Happy Friday and welcome back to the Fit Five Friday linkup! That sigh you hear is me exhaling into a 3-day long weekend! I’m starting my weekend with a little catch-up over the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. So grab a mug of … [Continue reading]

End of Summer Runfessions

Today is college move-in day for my oldest son! By the time this post goes live, I will be knee-deep in lugging boxes and bags into his dorm. I cannot believe the summer has passed so quickly and here we are on the last Friday of August! Marcia … [Continue reading]