I am so excited. The day is nearly here. I haven’t felt so pumped to reach a goal in a long time. 21.1km. My first race, my first Half Marathon. After that, just two weeks before the next big goal (CTRR), and then…? I have yet to determine what the next running goal might be. … Read more
I hate shopping. I have hated shopping since I got heavy enough (and I have never been by any means HEAVY) that I couldn’t wear retail store clothes. You know no one would have ever called me overweight. I am tall and I might have described myself as a “big Irish woman”… anyway, I was … Read more
Last night I was reflecting back on some of the self-improvements I have been making – mostly physically. Running, and now cycling a bit too, has helped me to feel good, to lose “weight” (not really, but I have gone down in clothing sizes from 14 to 11!), to sleep better (until recently), and to … Read more
Today I am feeling very thankful to some good friends (you know who you all are) for conversation, support and encouragement. I woke up feeling good, regardless of my demeanor last evening. Yesterday’s run was refreshing, in the rain. Today I may take a leisurely stroll with my umbrella at lunch time. Might have to … Read more
This morning I sat by the river between my early fight for parking and work actually beginning. I’ve taken to writing my “morning pages” during this time. So I sat and wtached the river, as smooth as glass while I wrote my “drivel”. The at lunch I ate down there, then took a walk. The … Read more
Okay I went for a light run a little less than 5K at lunch. I was a little worried that I’d push myself too hard (taper time), as I had some major tension/steam/stress to blow-off. Somehow I managed to keep the pace slow. By the time I was done, I was walking my cool-down back … Read more