FALLing into Fitness
Well, I survived September and achieved my goal of running 100+ miles (133). My knees, ankle, and hip then forced me to “go short” in running for a week. I found I needed to slow it down for October, not having any distance goal for the first month since June, taking it easy, focusing on […]
Well, I survived September and achieved my goal of running 100+ miles (133). My knees, ankle, and hip then forced me to “go short” in running for a week. I found I needed to slow it down for October, not having any distance goal for the first month since...
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Earlier this morning, I was running in the predawn darkness and my headlamp batteries died (ah-the irony of having just written about that in my last post!). The only light I had then was the partial moon and starlight and occasional streetlights or cars (oh and chatty runners, some with headlamps). Once you come dependent […]
Earlier this morning, I was running in the predawn darkness and my headlamp batteries died (ah-the irony of having just written about that in my last post!). The only light I had then was the partial moon and starlight and occasional streetlights or cars (oh and...Running Irony
Have you ever noticed that your designated rest days are ironically the most beautiful weather days of the year? (For example, I’m usually resting on Mondays, like today, but looking outside, I’m thinking I should have chosen a different day–it is beautiful, sunny, and cooler fall weather.) Does this mean you should change your running […]
Have you ever noticed that your designated rest days are ironically the most beautiful weather days of the year? (For example, I’m usually resting on Mondays, like today, but looking outside, I’m thinking I should have chosen a different day–it is...MUDRUNNING Dialectical Dilemma
Ah-MUD Runs-you’ve just got to love them! Do you know how to run through mud effectively without becoming a muddy mess? When you run through mud, does the music to the song “Wipeout!” rapidly fly through your brain, causing you to slip and slide, falling lengthwise or belly-flopping into the mud? Sometimes the most surprising […]
Ah-MUD Runs-you’ve just got to love them! Do you know how to run through mud effectively without becoming a muddy mess? When you run through mud, does the music to the song “Wipeout!” rapidly fly through your brain, causing you to slip and slide,...THANKS 2 myfitnesspal(s)
Today’s hot topic: myfitnesspal!(*WOW!) What is it? It’s a wonderful fitness/nutrition application that can transform your life. About 2 months ago, I decided that I could not track my food & drinks on paper anymore (didn’t work, not disciplined enough) and that in order to ensure accountability about working out & losing weight (and yes, […]
Today’s hot topic: myfitnesspal!(*WOW!) What is it? It’s a wonderful fitness/nutrition application that can transform your life. About 2 months ago, I decided that I could not track my food & drinks on paper anymore (didn’t work, not disciplined...Joyous 20-year Honeymoon
Twenty years ago today, (after a two-year courtship) I married my best friend, the lovely love of my life, my co-dreamweaver, Mimi DiRaimondo (an Irish-Sicilian beauty), in Rockford, Illinois. We were married at Holy Family Catholic Church (her family’s parish). We had a long but joyous Catholic wedding Mass with a lot of music (as […]
Twenty years ago today, (after a two-year courtship) I married my best friend, the lovely love of my life, my co-dreamweaver, Mimi DiRaimondo (an Irish-Sicilian beauty), in Rockford, Illinois. We were married at Holy Family Catholic Church (her family’s parish)....Crush your Challenges
Life presents each of us with challenges of one sort or another (e.g., for me, aging, losing weight, and running through asthma). I’ve decided I’m not going to let my age, weight, or asthma dictate how far or fast I am going to run. Asthma has been with me since I was 11 and I’m […]
Life presents each of us with challenges of one sort or another (e.g., for me, aging, losing weight, and running through asthma). I’ve decided I’m not going to let my age, weight, or asthma dictate how far or fast I am going to run. Asthma has been with...Recalculating & Running Haiku 4U
“Strengthen your weak knees.” -Hebrews 12:12 Warning: This will not be a pleasant post, but it’s a necessary one. Last Saturday I was running attempting to reach 20 miles as a test run for the Omaha Marathon next month. My brother had asked me to possibly run the race with him. Haven’t run there since […]
“Strengthen your weak knees.” -Hebrews 12:12 Warning: This will not be a pleasant post, but it’s a necessary one. Last Saturday I was running attempting to reach 20 miles as a test run for the Omaha Marathon next month. My brother had asked me to...Sonic Boom Running Challenge Champ
Last Friday, a 90-day running challenge (May-August) ended in which I participated. It was hosted by Sonic Boom through my wife’s employer. (The pretty effective Pavlovian carrot-and-stick idea is this: Sonic Boom encourages people to play healthy “fitness” or “foodie” games online and win points, which can be accumulated to get cheaper insurance and/or […]
Last Friday, a 90-day running challenge (May-August) ended in which I participated. It was hosted by Sonic Boom through my wife’s employer. (The pretty effective Pavlovian carrot-and-stick idea is this: Sonic Boom encourages people to play healthy...