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  • 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 who Read more

  • 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, Read more

  • 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 of Read more

  • 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. The Read more

  • 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 Weekend Read more

  • 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 “virtual Read more