A topic that came up several times in the my Reader Survey is my running and exercise routine. I’d like to know how you got into running. Did you try other exercises first and they just didn’t appeal to you? I’ve been trying to get into an exercise routine, but I just can’t find one [...]
The Race
November 28, 2011 By 53 Comments
When I got the running bug a few years ago, I decided I was going to run a 5K. I was up to running 3 miles (that’s pretty much a 5K, for the uninitiated.) I was about to sign up for one when knee problems started plaguing me and I had to cut back. I tried to [...]
What I’m Running To Right Now
November 10, 2011 By 8 Comments
I’m still running. I can’t believe I’m saying that. I have never kept up any form of exercise for more than 3 or 4 months, but I have now been running somewhat consistently for 2 years? Maybe 3? I don’t even remember when I started. I don’t run as often or as fast or as [...]
Just Call Me Grannie
October 4, 2011 By 18 Comments
If you see a little old lady hobbling down the street in a picturesque suburban development in eastern Pennsylvania, pay her no nevermind. It is probably just me. I got this bright idea to start lifting weights again. WHY? It’s all the usual suspects: I’m turning 40 next year, bone density issues run in my [...]
By Popular Demand . . . the Vibrams
September 29, 2011 By 38 Comments
A few weeks ago I posted a picture of my new running shoes, and I got a lot of curious comments about them. I forget that not everyone who stops in to read has been hanging on my every word since 2006 — although I’m sure I don’t know why not . . . I [...]
Wordless Wednesday :: Inspiration
August 24, 2011 By 19 Comments
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Songs I’m Running To Now
September 28, 2010 By 17 Comments
That would be IF I were running right now. Due to the muscle spasm in my back last week, and the razor blades that have been attacking my poor throat for the past five days, and then the asthma attack that kept me up all night last night, I haven’t run in a week. And [...]
Vacation Reading: Born to Run
August 30, 2010 By 14 Comments
I didn’t technically read this book while on vacation, but I had to include it in this series because it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Born to Run is about a reporter who set out to figure out the secrets of the Tarahumara Indians, an elusive tribe in deepest, [...]
Today I ran barefoot and I liked it.
June 28, 2010 By 49 Comments
Inspired by this book and this post and my seemingly never-ending knee complaints, I decided to give barefoot running a try this morning. I have to tell you, it was thoroughly freeing — freeing from the knee pain I’ve been experiencing as well as just plain freeing in general. I mean, what could be more [...]
