I wasn’t sure whether to write this post. I mean, do we really know what’s going to happen in 2021? Obviously, we all hope for the best, an end to the pandemic, races returning, the ability to travel again. I’m not even sure where to start. But, after a little thought, I decided that creating […]
My Year in Running
When we first discussed the theme “My Year in Running” for this linkup, I laughed. What year in running? This pandemic year has shut down almost all races, caused us to avoid group runs, and changed the way we look at running (running as therapy, anyone?). The more I thought about it, though, the more […]
The 5 Most Important Strength Exercises for Runners
I think most runners have come to realize the benefits of incorporating strength exercises into their training. (If not, read here.) From better performance, injury prevention, to improving balance and just feeling better, adding strength training will simply help you run better. But in spite of all that I still hear from runners that don’t […]
Vegan Pancakes with Bananas, Almonds, and Blueberries. Gluten-Free!
My husband loves pancakes. I do too but we don’t eat them very often, mostly because for some reason I got it into my head that making plant-based pancakes would be hard. It’s not. These vegan pancakes are also gluten-free and have an extra boost of protein. Oh, and there is no added sugar or […]
2020 Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Runners (plus Black Friday Deals!)
Just to get this straight: My Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Runners is, like always, a wish list. I’m a runner. This is what I’d like for Christmas (or things I received last Christmas and love). Just sayin’. I’m also saying that I received products from some of these companies to try out and this […]
5 Things I’ve Learned About Aging Gracefully from my Older Dog
My beautiful Dalmatian, Penny, who was my running partner for many years, passed away several years ago at the age of 14. I wrote this post about seven years ago because, while it saddened me to see her slowing down, I was at the same time inspired by how she approached aging without all the […]
