This is marathon training season cycle #8. One of the mysteries of training is why drop back weeks suck so much. Seriously. What’s a drop back week, you ask? In traditional full or half marathon training plans, the goal is to ramp up in miles for 1-2 weeks for your weekend long run, then returnContinue reading “The Mystery of the Challenging Drop Back Week Run…”
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Vegan Greek Style Green Beans
One of the things I’ve missed this year in Richmond, the city of summer festivals, is the Greek Festival. Obviously, it was canceled due to Covid. And although there are fewer things to enjoy there now that I’m vegan, I still love the green beans! Since I love to try to recreate dishes I loveContinue reading “Vegan Greek Style Green Beans”
Is summer running over yet?
This is a question runners ask as official rituals of summer’s end ensue… the start of school, the end of summer vacations, the closing of your neighborhood pool… but the heat and humidity is still here. Why? (said in my best, whiny, childlike voice…) Indeed, if you are training for a fall marathon, cooler temperatures,Continue reading “Is summer running over yet?”
Code D
As long as I’ve worked in a hospital setting, there has only been one time that this code was called. That day, of course, was September 11, 2001. It was a beautiful late summer day on the east coast that was so crisp, so bright, that you felt a bit optimistic about the arrival ofContinue reading “Code D”
A Seed of Progress in a Time of Regression
“Richmond is no longer the Capital of the Confederacy.” – Mayor Levar Stoney The deed is done, folks. Richmond once had a deep history of pride in its Confederate roots, despite the Confederate army setting our city on fire. We even have museums about our city’s role in the Confederacy. But one thing we noContinue reading “A Seed of Progress in a Time of Regression”
Panic
TW: sexual assault Thursday started with a panic attack as I scrolled the news. It was a visceral response that seemingly came out of nowhere, but in reality, it’s been simmering since I was 9. I survived a summer of grooming, molestation, and the big event of attempted rape the summer before I turned 10.Continue reading “Panic”
Easy BBQ Jackfruit
Do you love BBQ? It’s a favorite for my family. But since I’m the lone vegan, I make my own. I even make my own coleslaw, and then we have shared sides. Jackfruit itself is an intimidating item, but buying it canned really simplifies this dish. It took me a couple of tries to getContinue reading “Easy BBQ Jackfruit”
Ashland Half Marathon Race Recap
Formerly the Patrick Henry Half Marathon, this annual event hosted jointly by Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club is notorious for the brutal weather conditions that are August in Virginia. One year, they ran as the outer bands of Hurricane Irene struck Richmond! As its name indicates, this race is run in Ashland,Continue reading “Ashland Half Marathon Race Recap”
Here we go again…
Well, I knew it was coming. I just really wish it hadn’t. As I predicted, we are back to wearing N95 masks all day in patient care areas in my hospital. Sigh. The main difference this time is that we actually have adequate PPE to protect everyone. Gone are the days of recycling N95 masks,Continue reading “Here we go again…”
Shoe Review: The Hoka One One Clifton 8!
It’s that time in fall marathon training season already that I need new shoes! To be fair, I bought my last pair of Clifton 7’s before both of my spring half marathons. So, I had already reached almost 300 miles on them! My body and feet were beginning to complain with every run. That’s whenContinue reading “Shoe Review: The Hoka One One Clifton 8!”
Anne the Vegan 