Ok, so results first. Long Run of 12 miles, done. I ran the entire thing! 2 hours 30 mins. Not fast, but — (Hey Diane, if speed really doesn’t matter, then when are you going to stop apologizing for lack of speed?) Right, yes. K. So — long run was a success. But it was a Tough Fight. Let’s break down how it FELT. Read the rest of this entry
O little toes upon my feet
the pavement in my sneakers meet
pushed and shoved, a little squeezed
going further than ever believed. Read the rest of this entry
I saw this picture come across my Facebook a few days ago — and in the past few days, it has come to mean the world to me. Read the rest of this entry
5#!T, Diane, that endless nattering in your brain drives me crazy sometimes. Like today. Read the rest of this entry
Today is my rest day. No running today. I get to be lazy, without guilt. Ahhhhh! Read the rest of this entry
As I began my run on Sunday, I had to decide how to dress. Yea, the weather changed overnight. Temps hit the low 40s and showers were threatening to rain on my Sunday run parade. I had 15 miles in front of me. Gulp! Read the rest of this entry
For anyone who dedicates themselves to a long-term goal — significant Weight Loss, a Marathon, Living a Balanced Happy Life…..whatever IT is — there are bound to be some tough battles along the way. Learning how to win battles is an invaluable skill. Ya gotta do it to survive the journey. Hey — it’s warfare!! If you are slayed on the battlefield on Day 1 — there is far less likely to be a Day 2, or Day 3, or….. you get me? You don’t get to the finish line without Winning Battles. Read the rest of this entry
Shhhhhh, I’m almost afraid to say it out loud. 3 mile recovery run today. Every step of it was running. That was the job.
That switch is still switched – ON!
Oh my, it felt wonderful.
Even Marathoners have goals to which they aspire. My friend and mentor, Marathon Brian became an Ironman today! Yea — it’s not a Super Hero — but it’s d@mn close!!! Read the rest of this entry
I’m feeling better. My cold, fever, stomach ache, etc seem to have gone. I’m relieved. Cuz tomorrow is Sunday, Long Run Day. I have 10 miles on the “To-Do” list tomorrow. In addition to feeling crappy, all week-long I’ve been feeling kind of low, emotionally. I don’t feel like I’ve had any “wins” this week, and it was bringing me down. My ambition fell along with my feelings (nah, really?)….until it felt like I had to scrape it up off the floor like a dried up old paint spot.
It was time for an Emotional Intervention! Read the rest of this entry