I runfess that I haven't done a runfessions post since August! Not sure what exactly happened in September but it's kind of disappointing because I didn't miss any other months this year. Lately things have just been so busy that it's usually hard to get up a Friday post, so I guess that's my excuse. So let's see, what do I have to runfess now that it's the end of October already? October Runfessions 1. I've ... Read the Post...
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Adjusting to Running in Cooler Weather
Finally, after weeks months of waiting, fall is here! (Maybe even a hint of winter too.) So after almost 6 months of running in the heat, it was time to adjust to running in cooler weather. Some days were fine, others were kind of tricky. Isn't it kind of hard to remember what to wear in certain temperatures? Here are some reminders for adjusting to running in cooler weather: Pay attention to wind: Over the ... Read the Post...
Second Trimester Running
While I can't believe the second trimester has come and gone, it also feels like it lasted for a long time. I think that's because when comparing it to my first trimester it seems like much more happened. I also started blogging about my pregnancy and running at the end of week 15, so there is much more to look back and reflect on for second trimester running. Second Trimester Running I've heard people say that ... Read the Post...
The “Pregnancy Taper” Begins
This feels like a good time to start a little "pregnancy taper", or just gradually cutting back on my running as I progress further into my pregnancy. I hit 30 weeks yesterday and have been noticing that my paces are slower and running just seems to be feeling a little harder overall. Now, the first 4 runs of the week were in ridiculous humidity so that is probably partly to blame. Even still, it's probably not a bad idea ... Read the Post...