I slacked in March and now I'm two books behind in my 50 Books in 2025 Challenge. Yikes! Let's join with Fairyburger, for “My Month Is Booked,” reviewing what I enjoyed (or didn’t) in the month of February. Wandering Stars – Tommy Orange I wish I had been in a better headspace when ...
Read With Me: March Bookshelf
And So The Whirlwind Continues
Look; I'm not complaining exactly, but I'm getting a little worn out by this whirlwind I'm living right now. I know I'm probably not the only one going through it right now, but I am feeling a little bit of "flight or fight" kicking in and it's not amazing. Here we go. Sunday And so the ...
February’s Lovely Runfessions
Another month gone, which means it's time for more lovely runfessions! February didn't seem nearly as long as January, but I still have plenty to share. For this month’s trip to the runfessional, let’s join up with Marcia’s Healthy Slice… Let’s Start By Runfessing… That I ...
When Should A Runner Change The Training Plan?
There comes a time when the questions arises: when should a runner change the training plan? Inevitably, we runners reach a point where the same things are no longer working to move us closer to our desired results. How do we know when it's time to switch things up? This post is an update from a ...
Our Tips For Running (Or Walking) With Dogs
Since the name of this blog is "Runs With Pugs," it's probably time we talked about running (or walking) with dogs! Now, the truth is, the pugs don't really run. They CAN run, and they are actually quite fast, but it's just too hot and humid if Florida for the brachycephalic breeds. However, we walk ...
Welcome To My Winter Hibernation
My winter hibernation was bound to happen. There are times when I just get too incredibly overwhelmed and I hermit off by myself. I don't go out, I procrastinate, I stop checking in on social media, and I generally allow myself a period of hiding. It's not always because of negative things, but ...
