I would say that overall I am a pretty anxious person. I am always worrying and definitely have some OCD qualities. I believe this carries into my running and my fear of injuries. Since I am constantly dealing with some sort of issue, I freak out any time something starts to bother me even a little bit. There are extremes of people who ignore pain and will run on a stress fracture…and then there is the other end of ... Read the Post...
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Lessons From A Garmin-Free Run
I got back from Maine on Sunday night and Monday morning was not easy. I’ve talked before about how difficult it is for me to come back from time away- I feel “off” and tired and lack motivation. But I have always found that running is the best cure for a vacation hangover…and really it's the best cure for most things. So on Monday morning I chose to run without the Garmin. I wasn’t feeling like it was going to be a ... Read the Post...
Weekly Recap from Maine
I was surprised to learn that I do have internet connection here in Maine. I’m still trying to disconnect for most of the weekend (I scheduled my other posts over the past few days to go up while I was here) but I’ve just decided to post a quick update on my weekly recap. Weekly Recap from Maine Week of 7/20-7/26: Sunday 7/20: Rest Monday 7/21: 6 miles with 4 x 800s (3:27, 3:25, 3:23, 3:23) (Overall pace 8:20) ... Read the Post...
Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe
Last weekend I shared this photo in Instagram of the Sunday morning tropical green smoothie that I made. Smoothies are a frequent post-workout snack around here, but I also make them when we just want something quick and nutritious at any time of day. This tropical green smoothie recipe includes lots of healthy ingredients and is easy to make! I thought I would share the recipe for this tropical green smoothie since ... Read the Post...