May is Mental Health Awareness month, and I think we all need to pay special attention to our mental health this year, more than ever. I can confidently say that my anxiety has been at a high, and I find myself struggling in lots of ways I previously didn't. Today, I'm talking about five ways I'm ...
coffee + mental health awareness
|race report| the spud run 10k (5.1.21)
The Spud Run 10K was a new one for me. I didn't manage an April race, so the timing on this was close enough. The event offered a 5K, a 10K, and a 15K Challenge (run the 10K, and then line up again for the 5K), but J and I decided on just 6.2 miles. Race Morning Our race began at 7:00AM, in ...
|week 18| birthdays, potatoes + lots of miles
And finally, A turned 13! We had some quiet celebrations with family and friends, and then just plowed through the rest of the week. How do potatoes fit in? You'll see! Sunday - rest Remember that Saturday night campout? Well, it ended quite dramatically with a terrible lightning storm at ...
5 april runfessions over coffee
Time to say goodbye to another month! Time is speeding by, but there's always time for some runfessions, especially when it's over virtual coffee! Today we are linking up with .... Marcia’s Healthy Slice for April's Runfessions. And the Ultimate Coffee Date with Coco ...
fit girl spring before hot girl summer (with BabbleBoxx)
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx 2021 is flying right along, but before we get to "Hot Girl Summer", let's get ourselves in line with "Fit Girl Spring." That's right! It's time to shake off winter, and make sure we are ready for all the adventures and excitement that summer might ...
how to choose a new running route
What happens when we get bored of our regular running route? We can deal with it, or we can choose a new one to add to our rotations. But how do we go about selecting that new route? Here are some thoughts on how to pick a new course for your miles. Is It Reasonably Accessible? The main ...
