Yes, 2021 is coming to a close. And although I maybe didn’t accomplish everything I had set out to do this year with my running, I also kept expectations low. After all, we certainly deserve a bit of grace after a pandemic year, especially those of us who are essential workers, including healthcare providers. I’mContinue reading “My 2021 In Running!”
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So Excited!
I’m really happy to share that I will once again represent the Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon 2022! The event will be April 16, 2022. Announcements for ambassadors were made earlier this week. Last year’s race was a bit different from their norm due to the pandemic, but it was very well done, and IContinue reading “So Excited!”
Rest days…
For the first time in months, I’m taking some time off from running. It was really strange to wake up on Sunday, my usual long run day, and not get up to go run. I was really looking forward to sleeping in. The weather was even cooperative: cold and rainy. But, alas, my brain wasContinue reading “Rest days…”
The Evolution of Loungewear
I’m home from work. The first thing I did when I walked in the door was to march straight to my room and change out of my comfortable scrubs into my even more comfortable sweatpants. And as I sit here, now post-meal, in these oh so comfortable sweatpants, I am indeed thankful for their invention.Continue reading “The Evolution of Loungewear”
I Am an Ultramarathoner!
I returned to Farmville, VA on Saturday, the home of my undergrad alma mater, Longwood University, to do something my college age self could never imagine. I ran my first ultramarathon! I was definitely not a runner in college. I barely made it to the gym once a semester, just to prove that I wasContinue reading “I Am an Ultramarathoner!”
Tapering. Ultra Style.
When you are preparing for a running race, taper is essential to rebuild and repair your body, restore glycogen stores, and get enough rest to endure the hours on your feet to come. Some runners look forward to taper. Others go a bit nuts. I have definitely had moments of both sets of feelings duringContinue reading “Tapering. Ultra Style.”
Sunday Runday!
Last week was a light running week. As I was adding a new pair of shoes to my Garmin app, I was trying to figure out why I had such a low mileage week and only ran twice. And then I remembered my day and a half dealing with my body’s rather robust immune responseContinue reading “Sunday Runday!”
I finally got my booster…
Timing my third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was tricky. I needed my flu vaccine by the end of October as a requirement for work, and that took priority. And I needed to space out vaccines to accommodate my race schedule, as I ran my virtual marathon the weekend before Halloween, and coached the RichmondContinue reading “I finally got my booster…”
The Cult of Personality
If you are of a certain age, you might remember this song: a delightfully vibrant rock song from the band Living Colour released in 1988. If you don’t know this song, follow the link, because it’s just as relevant today as it was then. But honestly, this is also a catchy title to entice youContinue reading “The Cult of Personality”
The Power of Guilt
Guilt. What a powerful emotion and manipulative tool. The first time I remember feeling this, I was probably around 4 years old. We went to a Kaybee Toy store in the mall, and I saw a sticker on the floor. I picked it up and kept it. I don’t think I ever told anyone thatContinue reading “The Power of Guilt”
Anne the Vegan 