September Runfessions

Marcia has opened the runfessional and I've got a few things to share, so let's dive right in, shall we? I runfess that I am nowhere near "half marathon ready" with the Detroit half just a few weeks away. When Detroit race organizers announced … [Continue reading]

Fall running and new challenges

Mother Nature has gifted us with some glorious fall weather lately and I couldn't be happier - especially since I've got a few new run challenges on the horizon! But before I get to those, here's a quick run down on the week that was... Monday … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – Back to School Part 2

With this week came the end of my staycation and the return to school for my youngest son. Everything felt a little out of kilter including the weather as we teeter tottered between humidity one day and fall-like temps the next. I never really found … [Continue reading]

Knockaround Sport Sunglasses Review

Disclaimer: I received Knockaround Sport Sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find, and write race reviews! All opinions, as always, are my … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down and September Goals

For as much as I usually like to set monthly goals to help keep myself accountable and focused, I somehow never got around to setting any for the month of August. Say what?! Somehow, despite my rather lackluster interest in running lately, I did … [Continue reading]

Labor Day Weekend Coffee

Happy Friday! I'm joining Deborah and Coco for the Ultimate Coffee Date. So grab a mug of your favorite beverage and let’s chat a little… Over coffee, I would tell you that I am in the middle of a glorious 6-day staycation. It's been so … [Continue reading]

Wrapping up August

It's a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I sit here on my deck embracing the peace and quiet. It's a far cry from what continues to play out on a daily basis all around. Each week I hope we'll collectively be able to catch our breath, but it has yet to … [Continue reading]

End of Summer Runfessions

Here we stand on the final edge of the summer...and what a summer it has been! Seriously 2020 is the year that just keeps on giving, isn't it? I'm so glad that Marcia has kept Runfession link-up going - I have a couple of things to share before we … [Continue reading]

Weekly Run Down – Back to School Part 1

Happy Sunday! It was another busy week here as moving my son back to school took center stage. I'm happy to say the move-in went smoothly and I was relieved when he FaceTimed me to show me his room all set up (Parents were not allowed in the … [Continue reading]

August Mid-month Check-in

So I blinked and half the month is gone. Am I still working out? Of course, just haven't been feeling as inclined to sit down and blog about it. The reality of my oldest son returning to school hit me square in the face at the beginning of this … [Continue reading]