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Author Archives: runswithpugs
riots# 37: building strength + time management
Building strength has been a bit of a theme for this week. I struggle all the time with my core and upper body, and I was really glad that my workouts spent a lot of time focused on those areas. … Continue reading
tuesday topics: 5 home workouts to keep you on track
Home workouts really are’t generally my thing. I don’t have a home gym, nor do I own a treadmill or any other large equipment that could fill in for running outside. However, there are times when home workouts are the … Continue reading
riots #35: smashing challenges
In a week of upheaval and uncertainly, the highlight was absolutely smashing challenges. Who would have thought that being housebound by a hurricane followed by some record-breaking heatwaves would lead to that kind of victory? Not me, I’ll tell you. … Continue reading
hurricane warning: september’s ultimate coffee date
We spent the first days of September in a state of hurricane warning from the catastrophic storm, Dorian. While Florida walked away virtually unscathed, the islands and people of the Bahamas were absolutely devastated by the slow-moving, Category 5 hurricane. … Continue reading
tuesday thoughts: my fall racing plans
My fall racing plans have not gotten a lot of consideration right now. My focus is all over the place and in Florida, fall really isn’t prime race season (January – March is our season). Let’s link up up on … Continue reading
riots 34: goodbye august. hello hurricane dorian
It’s Labor Day Weekend: we are saying farewell to August, but watching the progress of a most unwelcome Hurricane Dorian. At the writing of this post, the Bahamas is being pounded by this Category 5 monster. Our area is in … Continue reading
hurricanes and fitness: august runfessions
Hurricanes and fitness? What? We’re talking about that in our August Runfessions! It’s the last Friday of the month, so let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice and give it a go. For the past two days, I have been … Continue reading
race report: ioa/jaguars stadium challenge 5k {8.10.19}
The IOA/Jaguars Stadium Challenge 5K is, as its name indicates, a bit of a challenge. Set in the middle of scorching August, and including the concourse ramps of TIAA Bank Field, this 5K is not for the faint of heart. … Continue reading
riots #33: of road trips and tailgates and old friends
We had been planning for this week for a long time. Months, in fact. As a University Miami alumnus and NCAA football fan, getting to see the Hurricanes play is quite the treat, especially since I live in an area … Continue reading
dialing in that pre-race routine
As a runner with a certain level of anxiety, having a consistent pre race routine is key to me making it through an event of any distance. I very rarely waver from my established regimen. After all, it works, and … Continue reading
