RunningPost Plague Amy had a couple of runs during the week with some gym time. Easing back into it. I am loving my new Brooks Glycerin 13s :)The weather has been dicey here, but I lucked in with my timing. Lots of core work and some legs/glute work (deadlifts anyone?).Ahhhhhh Burger WeekThe week when restaurants …
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Yes, 10 Days...I came down with what is being called "The Plague". Chest/head cold and lethargic. Just downright GROSS.It all started with my Mom....then TeenThing.....then ME.Kicked my ass. There was no way I was running. None. Especially with the chest cold. So there really isn't much more to say about the week that wasn't 😉 …
So Far, So Good....Week 4. 23 kms.I had some great runs this week. It is also my last week with Mondays off.Saturday was a wash running wise. It was a day of running errands and yoga. I don't beat myself up for days like those. Especially this Saturday, because I FINALLY got fitted properly for …
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My First 5K....Man that sounds weird.I think my last race was in 2013.2013.I gimped up in 2014.Surgery and recovery for most of 2015. Am I ready?More than likely.Am I confident?No. LOL.I wanted my first "race" to be a shorter distance, a fun run. Something with NO CHIP TIME, lol. So the BLT 5km Fun Run …
Continue reading I RUN MY FIRST 5K NEXT SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Because Today......I RAN!!!!Yes.I ran.It is surreal.Best. Feeling. Ever.1.47kms at a 7:13km/hr pace in 10mins 38s It was a slow one. Some walking was done. But I DID IT.My body needed it. My mind needed it.I signed up for the Terry Fox Run in September, BLT 5k Fun Run/Walk in October! Welcome back me. Welcome back.#craxymamaruns
I've always learned things the hard way.And that also applies itself to running. I'm stubborn too, which just adds to the problem, lol.I first started running when I was working with a personal trainer at the gym. It all started when one of the girls at my workplace started up a lunchtime run group.The first day …
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This is it! My first blog post...be kind...lol. I guess you could call me a "rogue runner". I don't belong to any running club, never have. I started running after I had been working with a personal trainer for a few months. A gang of ladies at work started a lunch time run, and so …
Screaming Into the Void 