well, hello there…
Welcome to Runs With Pugs. My name is Jenn and this is the story of how a husband and wife started running together with Couch 2 5K. I will share the ups and downs of our training for a half and a full marathon, as well as other little peeks into our lives. Oh. We have pugs, too. Thank you for joining us! We're glad to have you along for the ride!-
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Author Archives: runswithpugs
week 24 (2020): venturing out
After all this time, we finally ventured out. We have been maintaining a lot of social distance, and being careful so far as unnecessary trips and gatherings, and we were so glad for the break. Especially me, seeing as I … Continue reading
the road to recovery with rollga foam roller
I was gifted a Rollga Foam Roller for my personal use and honest review. All opinions are my own. Part of the running journey is, interestingly, the road to recovery. It’s something to which we runners could probably pay a … Continue reading
week 23 (2020): almost halfway
We are almost halfway through 2020 at this point, and the hits just keep coming. From the pandemic, to police brutality, to protests and political and racial tensions, to earthquakes, tornadoes and tropical storms. The pile on continues. Sunday – rest … Continue reading
june coffee date: when words aren’t enough
I just don’t know what to say. We are halfway through 2020 and not even the memes are funny anymore. Every day I wake up, just waiting for the next shoe to drop, and every day, I find myself in … Continue reading
celebrate global running day 2020
Global Running Day has come around again. Honestly, with everything going on in the world right now, I am grateful for these little reasons to celebrate. Brights spots lead to hope and hope leads to better days. The very point … Continue reading
week 22 (2020): the one with no title
Another week has gone by and things just seem to be spiraling into madness. Sunday – 3.40 miles, walking Sundays have been our chill days. Mr PugRunner had some recipes planned for the Big Green Egg, and I just wanted to … Continue reading
may runfessions: keep on running
It’s time for our May Runfessions, and my theme is just to “keep on running,” There is so much insanity in our world, and I feel like I have to keep pushing forward in order to see my way clear. … Continue reading
let’s run the bdr florida challenge (virtually)!
The BDR Florida Challenge is the virtual challenge I’ve decided to conquer as the weeks of social distancing continue. Best Damn Race always puts on stellar events, and this virtual challenge promises the same top-notch experience. The BDR Florida Challenge … Continue reading
week 21 (2020): school’s out for summer
School’s out for summer. It’s pandemic week 10. Twenty one weeks of 2020 gone. How many times can I say this is so surreal? The hours, days, and weeks are all blended together. There are days when I breathe easier, … Continue reading
reflections on couch to 5k: the halfway mark
As of today, I am about halfway through the nine-week Couch To 5K running program. This is my second time through the system, and it’s been a decidedly different experience than when I first tried it, over seven years ago. … Continue reading
