Running this race 3 weeks post-Covid, I had unrealistic expectations that I’d be pleasantly surprised by my performance. However, my only unexpected blessings came in the form of support from my friends on the course. This race went about how I thought it would. It sucked. I took the entire 3.5 hours, and I wasContinue reading “Ashland Half Marathon 2022: Race Recap”
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On filling roles for which I didn’t feel ready…
Everyone feels like a novice at some point in their lives. I’ve been a physical therapist for over 23 years, and there are still times that I don’t feel prepared for certain clinical situations. It keeps me humble. But tackling roles outside of my career that push me out of my comfort zone? That’s aContinue reading “On filling roles for which I didn’t feel ready…”
Trying to Recover
My Covid chronicles continue. I did test negative last Tuesday, one day after I last blogged about my illness. My first venture out of the house was Wednesday, where I went on a grand adventure to the grocery store. I came home, put away the perishables, and promptly took a nap. Taking a shower withoutContinue reading “Trying to Recover”
To the First Time Marathoner:
Taking on this milestone race distance can be intimidating. But I’m here to tell you, every marathoner has been there, asking the question, “Can I actually do this?” When did I finally feel like I would be able to run a marathon? Well, it didn’t happen overnight. My journey toward the marathon started with theContinue reading “To the First Time Marathoner:”
Staycation
Last year during my vacation at the beach, I wrote an essay that was a commentary about our capitalistic society and how it makes us feel guilty for taking time off; as if none of us deserve it and being unproductive is shameful. At least, this is how I’ve always been made to feel. I’mContinue reading “Staycation”
Oh, my. The news.
It’s a bit overwhelming right now. Between the sudden escalation in the investigation into our former president and my own county making the news for continued discriminatory practices, there’s been not a dull moment. I have lots to say about all of it, but I will try my best to leave my judgment out ofContinue reading “Oh, my. The news.”
Bruster’s Ice Cream: Vegan Restaurant Review
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… Did someone say vegan ice cream? As a kid, my brother and I would always look forward to our occasional trips to High’s Ice Cream, our neighborhood ice cream parlor back in the 80’s. I still remember the way it smelled, the twirling bar stools, and theContinue reading “Bruster’s Ice Cream: Vegan Restaurant Review”
Jumping for Better Running
If you’ve been running for a while, hopefully you’ve learned that cross-training and strength training complement your running workouts and decrease your likelihood of injury. Another great group of exercises to add to your repertoire of activities is plyometrics. What are plyometrics, you ask? The goal of these fast, power moves are to: Incorporate fastContinue reading “Jumping for Better Running”
Baba Ganoush Mediterranean Grill: Vegan Restaurant Review
On the agenda this summer are multiple tours of Virginia universities as my younger daughter contemplates her choices entering her senior year of high school. This week, we decided to tour the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. As is customary when touring a college, you must sample the cuisine of a local restaurant! AContinue reading “Baba Ganoush Mediterranean Grill: Vegan Restaurant Review”
All Creatures Great and Small
Sunday morning after my 10 mile run, I hung out with my fellow coaches for a bit, which is customary for us. I kept being bothered by a fly. I’m sure my stench after the effort of those hot and humid miles was irresistible to him. But when I got to my car to driveContinue reading “All Creatures Great and Small”
Anne the Vegan 