Thursday Thoughts v10

As much as I am happy to be able to run again, I have to admit my motivation has been a mixed bag. Getting over the mental hurdle of accepting how slow this process is going to be leaves me wanting to just stay in bed some mornings. I'm … [Continue reading]

Last Coffee Date of 2015

Hello December! I know I start these posts often with the same declaration, but I have to say that I cannot believe it is December already. These days...this year, really, has flown by! Makes me wish time would slow down just a little... So … [Continue reading]

Weekly Wrap – Much to be thankful for

I knew the couple of days leading into Thanksgiving were going to be busy work days, and I wasn't wrong - Monday & Tuesday were a blur of conference calls and project deadlines. But, things went smoothly and then I had short day Wednesday - … [Continue reading]

Five Tips for Returning to Running

If you follow me on Twitter (and I hope you do! - @RunAttitude) then you may have seen yesterday's tweet: Yes! Yes! Yes! After 8 long weeks I've been green-lighted! Despite the desire to throw on my running shoes and sprint out of my doctor's … [Continue reading]

Thursday Thoughts – Recovery Madness

I hit 5 weeks post-op on Tuesday...and I have to admit I'm starting to lose it a little. Recovery madness has fully taken hold... Yoga, walking and whatever else I can find to keep myself active are all fine and good...but I miss running. I've … [Continue reading]

November’s Ultimate Coffee Date

Temps in the 70's?! Is it really November?! It certainly hasn't felt much like a typical start to November around here, but it's been nice to have the windows open so I'm certainly not complaining! It's the first Saturday of the month's and … [Continue reading]

Hemp Hearts Review & Giveaway

This post is sponsored by Manitoba Harvest through my affiliation with Sweat Pink. As always, the opinions expressed here are completely my own. I was recently offered the opportunity to try Hemp Hearts. Since I'm always looking for an easy way to … [Continue reading]

Medicine Mama’s Apothecary Review

Have you ever stopped to consider what's in your skincare products? Last week, for work, I attended a webinar that discussed the potential risks from the chemicals used in many personal care products currently on the market. It was eye-opening to say … [Continue reading]

Recovery Week 3 – Gaining Perspective

Perspective - "a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view" Prior to learning that I was surgery bound, I have to admit that I was becoming pretty negative about my running. I was drowning in a see of "should be's" … [Continue reading]

The Runner’s Brain Review

I was provided a copy of The Runner's Brain for the purposes of a review. All opinions expressed here, as always are my own. While my running continues to remain on hold, I've had some extra time to catch up on my reading. One interesting book I … [Continue reading]