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...
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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...
The Quarantine Makes You Do Crazy Things
Week 2 of this weird, crazy, work-from-home, social isolation period is complete. How many more do we have left? I think that's whats scary to think about. This was an interesting week of workouts for me. I guess you can say that the quarantine makes you do crazy things. At least I will blame it on that! The week started off with my typical strength training workouts and easy runs. Instead of a rest day on ... Read the Post...
How to Choose Your Ideal Comeback Race
If you had to take time away from racing for any reason, you may feel a bit anxious about racing again for the first time in awhile. You can think of this as a comeback race. It's an opportunity to get back into racing after time away. Here are some ideas for how to choose your ideal comeback race to set yourself up for success. How to Choose Your Ideal Comeback Race Plan it out far in advance When you need ... Read the Post...