Fatigue, overtraining, then signing up for another one
Happy Monday! As I was winding down last night and preparing myself for the work week, I made a big decision. I was feeling really tired and have been for quite some time. I’m sure it’s a combination...
View ArticleThe best cross-training ever
As a runner, I find very few truly enjoyable ways to cross-train. Sometimes it’s the elliptical but mostly I just walk when I’m not running. I hate the gym, I’m not a bike person, don’t like to swim or...
View ArticleRedemption
I did it! I got to the gym today for 30 solid minutes of cross-training on my lunch break. 20 minutes on the rower and 10 minutes on the elliptical. “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and...
View ArticleLittle Christmas, Blue Monday and Some Pick-Me-Up Purchases
Happy Monday everyone! It was a rough start. Duncan seemed to have a boo boo on his eyelid…I saw some dried blood on his fur and panicked. Luckily it looks like he’ll be just fine and we can avoid a...
View ArticleThe Surprise Cross-Training Session
I noticed some tightness in my left hammy after my back to back weekend runs. As of yesterday I was planning on skipping today’s 4 mile hill workout. But last night I bounced on my trampoline to warm...
View ArticleCross training begins in the parking lot
Happy Thursday! My favorite weekday because I’m off =) I got up early, showered and got dressed. Yup, foam roller and heating pad in the background. #injuredrunner Then headed out with a friend to buy...
View ArticleWhat can we celebrate today?
Ah man! With National Running Day, then National Donut Day, now I want to celebrate more!!! Let’s just celebrate that I made it in to work today 😉 It’s Monday and it’s raining and I got to bed really...
View ArticleMy favorite color is October
Hello. Saw this posted on Facebook today. #absolutely I was planning on running yesterday morning but still have some soreness on the bottom of my foot. It’s almost gone but with a half marathon 12...
View ArticleI tried yoga and went back for more
I tried yoga and went back for more This past Monday I went to a yoga class taught by a former colleague. It was a 60 minute power flow class based on the Baptiste Power Vinyasa style of yoga. After a...
View ArticleHow to Sweat Out the Small Stuff Block Island Style
How to Sweat Out the Small Stuff Block Island Style I spent 5 days on Block Island. It small island off the coast of Rhode Island. And Mr. SOTSS’s daughter K-Corn (my nickname for her) drew it so...
View ArticleA little of this and a little of that
A little of this and a little of that Hi there. Happy Friday! This photo popped up on my Facebook memories page. Baby Duncan! 8 years ago. He was only about 7 months old. I’ve been home from Block...
View ArticleA What If, Weekend and PT Update
I thought before I update you on my weekend I’d take a look back at a post I wrote a couple of months ago about the what if’s that come with injury. I thought it would be interesting to show how some...
View ArticleDoggie Paddle Guinness World Record Holder Someday
So this week I “swam” twice! 30 minutes each session. Tuesday I squeezed out 20 laps (25 yards per lap=500 yards) and yesterday was 22 laps in the same time (550 yards). I put “swam” in quotes because...
View ArticleThursday Things
I’m sure I’ve used “Thursday Things” before as a blog post title so I’ll give myself an F for creativity. I’m ok with that. So the Subaru is now fixed! Turns out the computer needed to be...
View ArticleFunny, not funny—an injury story
2017 sure has been a roller coaster for me. The highs and lows of injury…..Sigh! First off, I think I’m going to have to accept that the posting frequency on this blog will have to be what it is for...
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