I slipped my feet into my new Brooks Adrenaline Trail shoes. They are my same shoes but with a cool new color scheme. I also have brand new stable-trac inserts in these shoes. They felt odd at first. The arch was too high. I repositioned them … [Continue reading]
Lessons learned from kids
Earlier this week, and on a number of occasions before, I have been controlled by the numbers game. Okay, honestly, I let it the numbers control me. I'm okay with that. It keeps me focused. Those days of running 3.5 miles, when the schedule calls … [Continue reading]
All Better
My shin has stopped being tender. I can push the area with my thumb and all is fine. I continued with my icing regimen anyhow. I just want to be sure. At lunch, I took to the trails for an easy 6 mile run. I had planned to take my break a little … [Continue reading]
Cross Training
I was so happy to find that my muscles were not the least bit sore after Sunday's run. It wasn't that I expected it, but I really haven't been doing all that much hill climbing this year so I was ready for it. I wasn't sore, but Monday is scheduled … [Continue reading]
Track – Track – Track
My weight loss has slowed down this week. No, more accurately put, I've gained. Very little, but a gain is a gain. Okay, perhaps I am obsessing too much. I just want this whole diet thing to be done with already. I want to be at the end point … [Continue reading]