Since it's 2020, obviously everything is backwards, upside down, and screwed up. We spent the earlier part of the week prepping for a Tropical Storm (weeks after hurricane season ended), and I turned my mind to planning for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I don't know about you, but I cannot wait until ...
week 45: the storms before the calm
(virtual) race report: team nuun half marathon [11.7.20]
When I broke my leg in November of last year, the main thing on my mind was getting back to running longer distances. I was aware that I might be way slower and have a harder time recovering in the aftermath of my injury, but I was comfortable with that. My plan was to run the St. Jude Memphis ...
week 44: time for the holiday season?
Now that Halloween is in our rearview mirror, the rest of the holiday season is upon us. I do usually love these last few months of the year, but there is so much uncertainty that it's just one more thing we have to get through. For A's sake, I'm really trying to get myself together to give him a ...
an election ultimate coffee date
So the 2020 US General Election is on Day 73,412, and here were are in November. Join us for this month's Ultimate Coffee Date. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up hosts. Over coffee, I would tell you... Mr PugRunner and I celebrated 14 years ...
race report: cottonmouth quarter marathon + 5k (10.31.20)
Almost 11 months after I slipped on the stairs and snapped two bones in my leg, I found myself at the start line of the Cottonmouth Quarter Marathon & 5k! Yes, it was a live, in-person race, one of the first since COVID-19 led to lockdowns in our area. It was a long time coming, thanks to ...
week 43: trick or treat + into november
Happy November! Or at least, that's what I'm telling myself. I think we have all struggled with keeping a positive mindset this past year, but I keep trying to talk myself into it. Sunday - 2.62 miles, walking After eight miles on Saturday, I wanted just a bit of a walk. That's exactly what ...
