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Category Archives: Running
Look out, sporting goods stores, there’s a new trend in running attire!
OK, so maybe it’s not a trend. But I couldn’t help but sit up and take notice when the New York Times’ running newsletter showed up in my email inbox this week with the intriguing title “Naked Came the Runners”. … Continue reading
Runfessions: Time to hang up the sneakers
In August I was full of both resolve and expectation. True, it hurt when I walked, but hardly at all when I ran. I committed to a few 5K and 10K races, and had 10 wonderful weeks this past summer … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged aging, family, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, overuse injuries, perseverance, running, training, travel
39 Comments
Marathon Training for Aging Dummies with appeal for runners and non-runners alike!
This post will appeal to anyone who has ever training for any road race, especially a marathon. It may appeal even more to runners’ friends and relatives who think running is nuts, especially spouses of these crazy runners. I am … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged aging, humor, humour, inspiration, Jeré Longman, NYC Marathon, old runners, older runners, running injuries, training
8 Comments
Runfession, a new word for me
OK, maybe it’s not a real word according to most dictionaries, but I like it. Thanks to Irma at her blog I Do Run (where she posts her poetry and plenty of other thoughts in addition to running) for introducing … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged aging, blogging, older runners, runfession, target races, Terry Fox, Terry Fox Run
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Gratitude and Canada Day: a recipe for good health!
Monday is July 1, better known to those of us in the North as Canada Day. The Canada Day weekend is a time when the whole country takes time to enjoy family, community, and summer, and to celebrate Canada’s birthday, … Continue reading
Posted in Odds and Ends, Running
Tagged aging, Canada Day, good health, gratitude, happiness, patience, positivity, running
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Running and cycling races in enchanting Bhutan
If you’re looking for a cycling race or a road race that challenges you physically, boy, does Bhutan have some races for you. And if you’re looking for a cycling or running destination race that takes you to one of … Continue reading
