Now more than ever we need to be focusing on our social connections with others. Seems a little ironic, right? Luckily we are living in a time when it is easier than ever to connect with others virtually. Even a few years ago this type of lifestyle would be significantly more challenging. Over the last month as COVID-19 has caused cancelled races and solo runs, a virtual running community has become more important. ... Read the Post...
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Running On Coffee, Wine, and Sunshine
Lately it's all about the little things that help us to get through each week. I find that I often times need to distract myself from everything that is going on. Of course running is one way that I cope, and that can either serve as a distraction or a time to process everything. Other little things can be helpful too. This week I felt like I was running on coffee, wine, and sunshine. Thank goodness for ... Read the Post...
Training For Life and Virtual Races
This was another week of working from home, parenting, and running. I am at the point where I pretty much lose track of what day it is. I only know when it's the weekend because Rob is home on those days. Otherwise the days and weeks just blend together. I feel very grateful to have running to take my mind off of everything! Also, blogging gives me something to focus on other than work and the coronavirus. I guess you can ... Read the Post...
15 Simple Ways to Care for Yourself During Challenging Times
Life can be pretty stressful, and you have probably heard that it's important to work on self-care. As runners we tend to push ourselves every day and once in awhile we need to relax and just unwind. Here are 15 simple ways to care for yourself, which can be especially useful during challenging times. While running is one of my tools for taking care of myself, it's not always the most relaxing activity. I like to ... Read the Post...