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• It Was On, But Now It’s Off

  

  Yes! I just saw that Mayor Bloomberg decided to cancel the NYC Marathon after all. For the life of me, I could not figure out why the marathon was happening... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ups and Downs

  

  What a week of crazy ups and downs. I was pretty bummed out at the start of the week for lots of reasons – work stuff and personal stuff (believe it or not I... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Getting Older? Running Can Save Your Life

  

  I don’t know about you, but I’m planning to keep running until I die. I hope to be the one raising money to build a track around my nursing home where I can do... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Must-Have Traits of a Marathoner

  

  We know that marathoners come in all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Certainly, there is no one profile that would describe each and every one of us. But,... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Might Have Invented Mom Jeans

  

  I am not sure how it happened but yesterday my son, Sam, turned: That says “15” in case you can’t decipher my candle design drawing. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Sleep Number Bed Review (i10 Model)

  

  Do you happen to remember a post I wrote awhile ago called, “How Lack Asleep Affects Running”? (What?? You don’t memorize every post I’ve ever written? Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Race Is On!

  

  It is October 25 and it is freezing and snowing. I like the idea of snow because then I can cuddle up on the couch and drink tea by the fire. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Strength Training For Runners Who Hate It

  

  Today I finally did something I should have done four years ago. I usually don’t do things I don’t want to do until I am forced to do them. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 20 Things No One Tells You About Running

  

  When I first started running a few years ago, I was one clueless newbie. For a sport that is supposedly so simple, running can actually be kind of complex. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Don’t Always Stretch, But When I Do I Pretend To Know What I’m Doing

  

  I’m confused. About stretching. Stretching was something runners used to be told to do before and after. Then it became just after. Now it’s become never,... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• He Depresses Me

  

  I do not know what you think about the flip flop runner, but I think he depresses me. I can barely slog my way through a marathon under the best of conditions. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Running Safely In Color

  

  Happy Friday – any big plans? I’m going to the local high school football game tonight because I like to try to pretend I am in Friday Night Lights. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I’m Going To Turn Around and Slap You

  

  Does anyone else struggle with what the hell to wear when you run? I don’t mean - should I wear my kilt or my sequined thong – I’m talking what to wear so I wil... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Why Canada Is Better Than the U.S.

  

  I was at the grocery store today in the aisle that has all the face stuff. I am so low maintenance and clueless, I don’t do much for skin care and it is catchin... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS, HAIR & BEAUTY

• Do You Leak? Why It Happens and How To Stop Peeing Yourself on the Run

  

  Most of us have a bodily function issue while running. For some it’s snot, for others it’s poop. Then there is sweat, puke, and sometimes blood. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS, HEALTH

• When Running Pisses You Off

  

  Do not ask me what is going on in this picture that Ken took of me this morning right before our run. Maybe one of you could provide an appropriate caption (e.g. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS, RANTS N' RAVES

• Dressing Down. Way Down.

  

  It’s a very random, unusual, weird Friday around here, so here’s what’s sitting on my brain: As was evidenced in last night’s debate, Paul Ryan hydrates very... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Yes, I Am a Counselor

  

  I won’t say it was easy because that would be a lie, but I will say it was one of my most favorite runs ever. I bet it would be one of your favorites too. Come... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• True Or False: “Obesity Is One of the Worst Choices a Person Can Make”

  I’m sure you guys heard the story about the viewer who reprimanded the Wisconsin news anchor, Jennifer Livingston, for being “obese. Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Eating Lasagna and Burning Calories

  

  I am sitting here between work and laundry and running trying to figure out meals for the week. I know I am not the only one who struggle with meal planning. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2012 ATHLETICS, FITNESS