Of course, Alaska will still get more snow this season but could break-up really be happening early this year. Having lived in Alaska for more than 39 years, I should have known that wasn’t the case. Delusional? Putting my warmer running layers and Kahtoolas away will have to wait because it looks like I am […]
Windy and Warm in Alaska in February?
We have had the craziest weather, like the rest of the country I guess, but break-up (when the snow starts to melt and turns to a brown, messy slush), in Alaska, in February is unheard of. I thought that we would have a couple of days of warm and windy weather that would lead to […]
Strengthening: Where To Begin
I have had a hard time doing strengthening exercises. I just can’t seem to get them done. I know that I have mentioned this many times before. I think my hesitation is that I am not sure what exactly I really need to do or where to start. I have followed various coaches’ programs in […]
Remembering A Special Day
This week has been a very emotional week. Typically, this time of the year I would be going home (NC) to spend the week with Mom to celebrate her birthday (February 10). She would have been 89. Instead, Sonja and I had planned to spend Mom’s birthday together and have our own little celebration of […]
To Run or Not To Run: Knee Osteoarthritis and More
Running with knee osteoarthritis is interesting and seemingly unpredictable. For instance, I was having a little knee pain on Thursday and wasn’t sure if I should run. I was feeling a little down about it and a bit annoyed. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING! And maybe there was a little anger as well. All kinds of […]
Garmin Heart Rate and Training Zones
In a previous post, I mentioned concerns about my elevated heart rate during my runs and wanted to find out more information about the accuracy of heart rate monitoring via watches. Since then, I have also realized that my Garmin can calculate my heart rate training zones as well. I have never used heart rate […]
Hawaii
We are back from our trip to Hawaii. I wish we could have stayed longer. It was such a nice break from the cold and dark. However, it did warm up quite a bit while we were gone – into the 40s!!. Most of the snow has melted and the river that I like to […]
Warming Up In Alaska
Finally, the temperatures warmed up to the mid-teens and I was able to get outside running. I took it nice and easy with a run/walk regimen after about a 10-minute walk/warm-up. Run x1 minute/walk x2 minutes repeat x 5. I am easing back into running so that hopefully in about 6 weeks I will be […]
“It Is What It Is”
On Tuesday, RunningOnTheFly posted her “Talk to me Tuesday” on Instagram asking followers if they have chosen a specific word, phrase, theme, or mantra to guide them through 2022. I haven’t ever felt the need for a motivational focus such as this to help with reaching my goals or even just getting through the day. […]
Difficult Times to New Beginnings
As I mentioned in my last post, life has been very difficult since the passing of my Mother. I was trying really hard to get back to the goals I had set for myself way back when, but they didn’t seem to matter so much anymore. Yet, I was still trying to put forth some […]
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