Mary J.

Grace

Self-fulfilling prophecies Do you think there are some names out there that just go with certain characteristics? I certainly think there are in some cases. We’ve all met Kyles who felt like walking Red Bull advertisements, Chads who lean a little too far into the Frat Boy vibe, and of course there are Karens whoContinue reading “Grace”

Satan’s Sidewalk Playlist

Ah, the treadmill. It’s a household piece of exercise equipment that every runner loves to hate. It gets some great nicknames too: The Dreadmill. Satan’s Sidewalk. The Conveyor Belt to Hell. We all love to hate it. On the one hand, I wouldn’t be able to get any miles in without my friend the treadmill,Continue reading “Satan’s Sidewalk Playlist”

Attractive Running (or Not)

I made a key error today. I looked in the mirror after a run. This was a very bad decision. I know people exist out there (somewhere) who look healthy and attractive while they run. None of those people are sitting in my house right now. When I run, I turn about the color ofContinue reading “Attractive Running (or Not)”

Summer Heat on Repeat

Whining on Repeat Oh look! I’m whining about the heat again! It feels like a repeating pattern. And yes, I guess it is. The high today is expected to be 104°F (40°C). The National Weather Service is calling for heat index values close to 115 for the rest of the weekend. It is MISERABLE. TheContinue reading “Summer Heat on Repeat”

More Medal Talk, This Time Not Virtual

It is time… For what you ask? Besides the obvious, for this stupid Houston heat to go away and let me run outside, I mean? (We all know that!) No, it is time for me to find an in-person 5K to run as part of my training. The sign-up date for the Springtime Surprise WeekendContinue reading “More Medal Talk, This Time Not Virtual”

Virtual Runs, Real Medals

My RunDisney Virtual Run Medals Arrived! And they are pretty!!! RunDisney even sends their medals in pretty boxes! I don’t allow myself to take them out of the box until I have earned them, but they are so pretty, and I am excited to eventually put them on my wall. What exactly is a “virtualContinue reading “Virtual Runs, Real Medals”

The Great “Am I a Runner?” Debate

I asked a friend if he was going running yesterday… This coworker and I talk about our runs a lot. He runs in the Houston heat almost every evening after work, goes for 6-10 mile runs on the weekends, and basically makes me look like the world’s biggest lazybones. He only discovered running after theContinue reading “The Great “Am I a Runner?” Debate”

Injuries and Complaints

It feels like it’s been a while since I’ve written. Probably because it HAS been a while. Life has been a little crazy around here lately. For one thing, the Hubs hurt his ankle. And you know what happens when a guy hurts himself. Momma Bear gains another kid. Well, maybe not another kid. ButContinue reading “Injuries and Complaints”

Running Sick (But Not Sick of Running)

Challenges Lately I have had some running challenges (besides the running poops, but related). Last week, I woke up feeling bloated, kind of gassy, and I had the rotten egg burps. It was not pleasant. At first I chalked it up to a bad reaction to dinner the night before and decided I should probablyContinue reading “Running Sick (But Not Sick of Running)”

Running Poops and Other Sh***y Situations

I don’t love running inside. My view from my treadmill is the inside of my office closet, and it’s just not very interesting. I can sort of watch my iPad, or I can watch my feet (probably the better option so I don’t trip and go flying across the room), but it’s really not somethingContinue reading “Running Poops and Other Sh***y Situations”