Since I have returned to running, most of my runs have been ran at a fairly easy pace. I am just amazed that I am still running and even more importantly is that I am on schedule for the Chicago Marathon – still a long shot but there are only 10 weeks to go! Since […]
10 Miles Scheduled – Did I Do It? And What Happened to the Fuel for my Run?
I have not even attempted 10 miles since training (and running) the Chicago Marathon in 2017. So, I was a little nervous about the scheduled 10-mile run today. I also have never been the best about fueling for a run. Many of my runs have been just running with maybe a little bit of an […]
Back to Running, Birthday Celebrations, and Missing Mom
And the big news is, I am back to running. I just haven’t had time to write about it because it has been so busy this summer. The grandkids came to hang out with me for a few days, then Scott has had multiple trips for various reasons, but finally time for an update. First, […]
Running Injuries Happen and We are Heading to Idaho For Graduation Day!
Running injuries happen even when taking all the right measures to prevent them. Some websites claim that as much as 75% of runners get injured annually. The types of running injuries varies but the most common are: Runner’s Knee Stress Fractures Achilles Tendinopathy* Muscle Pulls* Ankle Sprains* Plantar Fasciitis* Iliotibial Band Syndrome* The starred items […]
Running Injury: Calf Strain
The combination of these 5 events is what I believe has led to a recent calf strain. Yes, 5 days before the start of marathon training, an injury occurs. Constant hill running Increasing weekly mileage or pace Calf strengthening exercises/overloading Dehydration Missing warning signs The injury is not severe, but a calf strain is a […]
Enjoying the Sun, Tolerating the Allergins, Moving Into Marathon Training, and Hanging Out With The Kiddos
The weather in Anchorage and the Eagle River area has been HOT! I am sure we must be breaking some records because it doesn’t typically even get to 60 degrees during the month of May. We have been in the low to mid-70s for several days now and it doesn’t appear to be letting up […]
Nasty Cold But I Was Able To Run…Some, and Charlie Turns 4!!
I was in Anchorage on Tuesday for an appointment so I took advantage of that and decided to run on the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail. The last time I ran on that trail, it was completely covered with snow. That has obviously changed. What a nice day to be out on the trails! Unfortunately, I […]
Safety Concerns and Family Fun
Safety is always a concern for runners regardless of whether you are running trails, bike paths, roads, or just in the neighborhood. Those safety concerns are many, but one of the biggest concerns in the area where I run is the bears. They are awake and hungry! Recently, this guy (pictured below) wandered onto our […]
Mother’s Day: Bittersweet.
The first Mother’s Day after losing your precious Mother is very difficult. What makes it even harder for me is that Mother’s Day of last year was the last time I saw her before her passing just a month and a half later. I had already booked a flight for the 1st of July of […]
I’m Still Running
Week 7 of Hal Higdon’s Novice Supreme Marathon training is completed! And I’m still running – did the song “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John pop into your head? Okay, maybe it was just me. Ha! Yes, still running, but I have had a couple of little problem areas that are concerning. First, I have […]
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