I Have Seen My Future and I Didn't Predict This Stuff
We all wax romantic about how we will age gracefully and actively...until the day comes when stuff unexpectedly goes wrong. You diligently grind through workouts, attempting to eat right and all that ...
20 Huhti 21min
It's All in the Hip
Well, the hip arthritis has progressed and I may have to consider replacement. Waiting to find out. Plus, going hangry at a suburban conference, a little political frustration and a movie I walked out...
30 Maalis 26min
Don't Skip Leg Day and Other Stories
When you're training for and doing ultramarathons, there aren't enough hours in the day to strength train. So, like a lot of people, I skipped it. I did some cursory stuff, but, as I am now finding ou...
2 Maalis 16min
Things going awry all at once
Trying not to have a first-world pity party, but I've had a few major setbacks. Fold in my already-dark mood surrounding my birthday and you get a sort of saddish tale.Appliance failure, plumbing gone...
16 Helmi 32min
The Flu as a Parting Gift
It's no one's fault but mine, but I managed to get the flu over Christmas. Coughing, nose-blowing, feeling crappy. It's the first time that I can remember having this as an adult.I'm improving, but re...
29 Joulu 202530min
Two, count 'em, two, adventures
I saw an acupuncturist who gave me some stern advice that I'm not sure about, but her work was good and I will see her again.I also did the Wild Hare 10K, which went well, save for me wiping out befor...
16 Marras 202535min
I Have Become Fran
I hit a sad realization over the weekend: my arthritic hip won't let me attempt a half-marathon next month. After I ran-hiked an 8K on Saturday, the hip yelled at me all day and night, and I knew if I...
3 Marras 202530min
Rekindling the Love
It's been a few weeks, people. I know. Had a couple of eps ready to go and I changed my mind because I wasn't happy with them.In the past few weeks, I have rekindled my love of running, but also adjus...
27 Loka 202523min
