In the past two years, I’ve moved, worked through personal issues, my teenagers changed sports, and we adopted a dog. My weekly mileage plunged from high 40s to 10. Yes, 10 measly miles, and that’s an up week. Our new neighborhood is flatter, 25-30 minutes farther from my run group who I haven’t seen in… Continue reading My Fat Pants Don’t Fit; Am I Still a Runner?
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5 Reasons to Befriend a Runner
Why would I talk to that runner over there? Don't think of him as a runner, think of him as a scantily-dressed person on a quest for self-improvement. Emotional health, forming a friendly not adversarial relationship with running, and joining a running group all count. Running is one of the easiest ways to work on… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Befriend a Runner
5 Ways Hills Make Run Magic
Quote on Nature and Being
"The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive." -Thich Nhat Hanh The reason I run trails is to be in the moment, to feel thankful, to marvel at the miracle of nature. Without a careful awareness… Continue reading Quote on Nature and Being
Luna Sandals product review
Luna Sandals are good for warm weather and flat, wide feet