Sunday was supposed to be my longest run before the St. Jude Country Music Marathon . It did not go well. I was tired, dehydrated, and my knee/IT band bothered me from mile 4. It was exactly what I didn't need 3 weeks before this race. Thanks to some wonderful people helping me keep it …
Continue reading Confidence Run: (noun) That run after a bad run where you regain your confidence.
I've found myself being a little too much of a Negative Nelly recently. If I'm going to be in a bad mood, I'd rather be Grumpy Bear, because then at least I'm a cute little bear living in the clouds.Image from made-in-china.com Recently, I've had numerous frustrations across many facets of my life, I've let …
Continue reading Weekend Recap: Being Thankful not Discouraged
I almost skipped this post this weekend, but I need to stay accountable, and just because I don't put it out there doesn't mean it didn't happen. The last few days have been really tough, but I've complained enough. I'm done feeling sorry for myself, and am ready to get back to being my normal, …
I'm a sickly person. Seriously, I'm allergic to everything living, I'm an asthmatic, and my body refuses to tolerate cow dairy. In the third grade I had strep throat 13 times, they tested me for everything, and determined, I'm just a sickly person. 5 years ago, I was in my first year of Grad school, …
I consistently walk the line between flexible and steadfast in keeping to my training plans. I'm a firm believer in listening to my body, and there are some days I need to change up my plans to do what it needs. I blame yoga for this. I've had a number of instructors that start off …
A few months ago a friend texted me to ask if I wanted to do The Color Run. It was a no-brainer, as I'd missed doing one in Hartford last summer, and it was something fun to add to my Spring. Over the course of the last few weeks I got really excited, and started …
Continue reading Race Review & Pictures: The Color Run Nashville
After last weekend's goals vs tasks debacle, I'm being more realistic this weekend. My goals are simple: - Finish The Color Run Nashville with lots of color, a ton of laughs, and many pictures! - Complete a 6 mile training run with my running buddy for the Country Music Marathon next month - Do my …
Continue reading Weekend Goals: A little running, and a lot of fun
If you remember, my weekend goals post was titled "I have too many goals". As it turns out, that was true, partly. Last night, I finally told myself I needed to get some sleep and that it was not the end of the world that some of the things I wanted to do, didn't get …
Continue reading Weekend Recap: Sometimes you just can’t do it all
I've mentioned my post-run yoga practice on a number of occasions, both here and on Twitter (@cldem), and a follower finally asked what some of my usual poses are for this. Amazingly, I'd never thought about posting it. I'm not sure if its because I assume everyone can magically see me doing it, or just …
I already know I'm being overzealous with my weekend goals, but after traveling for work this week, again next week, and next weekend for a weekend of fun, I don't have any choice! I need to get my butt in gear and get it all done. So here they are: - Yoga tonight before bed …
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