The rhythm is back, and we are moving and grooving and putting in the work. With the DONNA half marathon the first weekend of February, and the Gate River Run (15K) exactly one month later, it's time to really see the results of our training. Sunday - 3.33 miles, running When I tell you ...
week 55: putting in the work
5 ways to improve productivity
One of my 2022 goals is to improve productivity. I confess to not always being the most efficient with my time, and now seek strategies to help keep me on track. Start with a to-do list. A to-do list of clear tasks and deadlines is one of the things on which I rely to improve ...
my favorite pre-race foods
Settling on your favorite pre-race foods can take some time and patience. It's a difficult balance of figuring out what works to fuel your body for the work ahead, what settles well in your tummy, and what tastes good. My biggest challenge with race day fueling is that I generally run on almost ...
week 54: back to a consistent routine
We are now into January and the consistent routine is back. Mostly. A started back to school, and Mr PugRunner's work schedule shifted back to a state of normalcy. Sunday - 7.33 miles, running + 2.11 miles, walking J and I put off our New Year's long run til Sunday. It was ugly and ...
cold weather coffee talk
For this month's ultimate coffee date, let's serve up some delicious cafe con leche. You all know I don't love hot coffee, but I can't get enough of this one from a local Cuban restaurant. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up ...
if the shoe fits: men’s vs. women’s running shoes
When your local running store is out of your size, you might have been tempted to compare men's vs. women's running shoes. If you are a woman with a larger foot, or a man with a smaller foot, you just may have luck venturing across the shoe display to find the perfect fit. Size Comparison ...
