But why? I’m struggling to return to a normal training routine after traveling, illness, and an increase in my work hours. It’s just a fact I’ve come to accept. And this relentless summer heat and humidity aren’t exactly helping. As I ponder this phenomenon, I wonder if there’s more to it. Don’t get me wrong. IContinue reading “My Passion For Running Ebbs and Flows”
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I’m Afraid Climate Change is Affecting the Sport of Running
This seems like the hottest summer yet Wow. Did I ever pick a great day to get back into the practice of running! My last run until yesterday was in London when it was still the month of June. My least favorite souvenir was the sinus infection I caught on the trip. It rendered meContinue reading “I’m Afraid Climate Change is Affecting the Sport of Running”
I Got to Play the Game “Create Your Own Running Adventure” in a Foreign Country
My run in London It was equally thrilling and frightening to run in another country by myself, and I had originally bagged the idea altogether, especially when I was considering only packing a carry-on. But when I saw that our first hotel in London seemed to be adjacent to a park, I ultimately couldn’t resistContinue reading “I Got to Play the Game “Create Your Own Running Adventure” in a Foreign Country”
We Did All the Things This Weekend
So many life changes. So little time! There was work on Friday. And then there was a rehearsal dinner. And then time with family. And a graduation early Saturday morning, followed by a funeral, and then a wedding. And Sunday began with a 4:45 AM alarm to run with my team. And then Father’s DayContinue reading “We Did All the Things This Weekend”
It’s Time for Summer Camp for Grownups Again!
Fall marathon training season starts this weekend Behold! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This weekend will mark the beginning of my 10th training season with the Sports Backers Marathon Training Team, and my 5th as a coach. I can’t believe it’s been that long! Once the kid who got out of runningContinue reading “It’s Time for Summer Camp for Grownups Again!”
It Was a Long 5 Miles on the Green Loop of my Ragnar Trail Race
Trail running at night may not be my thing My one and only trail Ragnar relay race was in 2017. It’s an annual event in Richmond held in Pocahontas State Park in April. It was 36 hours of little sleep, lots of running, and time with great friends. That particular year, Mother Nature decided toContinue reading “It Was a Long 5 Miles on the Green Loop of my Ragnar Trail Race”
My Break from Running is Over
The roads were calling After a disappointing Spring marathon training season that ended in a canceled marathon as we were running it, I decided to take a break from running. I found myself completely unmotivated to run or work out, so I listened to my body. And life, as happens sometimes, got in the wayContinue reading “My Break from Running is Over”
I Promised Myself I’d Take Time Off from Running
But this feels weird Here’s the deal. I was supposed to run America’s Toughest Road Race, the Blue Ridge Marathon, the other weekend. And I did. Well, sort of. The race was canceled due to severe thunderstorms about 6 miles into my race. We made it 9 miles to the stop where buses would pickContinue reading “I Promised Myself I’d Take Time Off from Running”
How Long Was Your Marathon?
Blue Ridge Marathon Race Recap Well, my race did not go as planned. It was an act of nature, however, not my lack of athletic prowess that was the demise of this event. As the forecast for Saturday’s race was finalized, it was apparent that we would get wet. And the radar in the morningContinue reading “How Long Was Your Marathon?”
Tips for a Great Runcation
How to prepare for your out-of-town race Are you traveling for a race soon? Runcations, as we call them, can be super fun. But preparing for the big adventure can be stressful! I’m going to share a few things that I’ve learned over my years of running and traveling for races that have helped me!Continue reading “Tips for a Great Runcation”
Anne the Vegan 