Sunday Running Report: Taking it Slow

The last two weeks have been rough on my body.  TMI ALERT. The new thing that happens is that when I’m exposed to something that I’m sensitive to, like perfume or fabric softener, I get these crazy intestinal cramps. This has left me with a few days where I was in too much pain to run. Also I was very […]

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Running Photographer: Road not taken

The Road Not Taken Robert Frost Two roads diverged in a yellow wood And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was […]

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Sunday Running Report: Slow down

The thing about chronic illness is that you can only manage it. And sometimes, despite your best efforts something will come along to derail your plans. That’s what happened last week. Sunday’s run was hard, but I pushed through and after 2 miles I found my stride. On Monday I really didn’t feel like running. I could not figure out […]

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Sunday Running Report: Check

This week my I achieved many of my goals. 4 workouts, check. 1 swim, check. Ice check. I even did my short run on the road and played some soccer. Here’s what my training looked like this week: Sunday: One hour 20 minute run Monday: 50 Minute run, 30 minutes pick up soccer Tuesday: Rest Wednesday: 35 minute run Thursday: Rest […]

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Sunday Running Report: Slow and steady wins the race

This week my plan was to achieve last week’s goal of four workouts.   I was doing really well until Wednesday when I had to slow down to let my icky stomach heal.  That was ok because I did not have yoga at Ti Kaye which meant I could run on Thursday. My body had other plans though.  I lay […]

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Sunday Running Report: Getting back on Track

This week my plan was to have four workouts.   I didn’t get to do it because I had to spend Thursday and Friday resting because I did not feel well. I still taught all my yoga classes.  I find that just teaching and doing restorative postures at night has really helped my running.  Also I am loving my new […]

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Sunday Running Report: New shoes

2 Sundays ago, my feet didn’t hurt so I taped them and went for 4 glorious miles.  That Wednesday my new shoes arrived and I immediately took them for a spin.  I didn’t get as many runs or swims in that I wanted.  On Saturday I went to church and a funeral.  I forgot how much sitting for hours on […]

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