Keeping It Real

Keeping It Real

Since I began working with Coach Jon back in November, I’ve been hitting up the strength and mobility gym sessions on most Thursdays. I have come to enjoy these, but they always push me past my comfort zone. For example, today’s box jumps intimidated...
Don’t run, or you’ll die.

Don’t run, or you’ll die.

Yesterday, my coach posted an article in our group about a study* that said, in effect, running less is better for you and running too much is actually a detriment. You can read that article HERE. I glazed over the article because I am not going to quit running or...
January Recap/Stats

January Recap/Stats

Happy #BethMonth! It’s the month of my birth and I like to celebrate! Yes, I take the whole month. I’m a huge fan of birthdays and I imagine even when I turn 80 I’ll be throwing myself parties at Shady Pines. Ha!   I am thrilled that there was...

Patience, grasshopper

The last time I had actual, honest-to-goodness, long runs were the first week of January. Then, the heel happened. I took the next week off, save for a short, slow “test run.” The week after that, I did the always boring fun DWR (deep water...
New Orleans trip and Rock N Roll 10K Race Report

New Orleans trip and Rock N Roll 10K Race Report

Hey ya’ll! I’m back. And I’m suffering from a stupid cold still. It came on right as I left for NOLA last Thursday. Fortunately, I didn’t have to cancel my trip since my sister has the world’s best immune system and my nephew and brother...