Tag Archives: happy

Run between the raindrops

Posted on January 12, 2018 by G

This weather, wtf? It’s almost 70ºF out there. I’m certainly not complaining, just getting whiplash. Along with the warmth has come a lot of rain, and I was hoping to take advantage of a break to squeeze in a run … Continue reading →

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Race report: annual Turkey Trot 5k

Posted on November 23, 2017 by G

Happy Thanksgiving to my US readers! It’s that day of the year again: time to run my yearly fall 5k to keep myself motivated and honest. This year I really put in some good training work, and I was looking … Continue reading →

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Destroy the monster with weight lifting

Posted on July 21, 2017 by G

I am finally back to the gym and I’m SO HAPPY about it. This week I was at a localish but off-site meeting and it ate my life. Since my gym is at work and I was away from the … Continue reading →

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All systems go!

Posted on June 16, 2017 by G

Friday workouts always wind up exceeding my expectations. Couldn’t tell you why! I went to the gym aimlessly this morning. Both my running shoes and my old gym shoes that I do everything else in were in my locker, and … Continue reading →

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Natural recharge

Posted on June 2, 2017 by G

It’s Friday, and the weather is glorious. I took the opportunity of a slow morning to run down to and around the park, which was still cool and damp from the rain earlier this week but not muddy. My cardio … Continue reading →

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Spring hiking

Posted on April 2, 2017 by G

Today was such a nice day, so I decided to go for a long hike. My husband had stuff to do, so I was more than happy to leave him to it and head out onto the trail by myself, … Continue reading →

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Yogi 2 joins the game

Posted on January 7, 2017 by G

OMG you guys! My month of yoga has inspired my husband (I’ll call him Consort like I do else-social media) to try it too! This is a huge deal– he’s been watching me twist myself into pretzels for years now, … Continue reading →

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Benchmark #2

Posted on October 14, 2016 by G

Capped the week with the second of the benchmark runs. The conditions today are similar to last time, and I ran on the same route, so aside from having significantly more tired legs everything is about the same. (This is … Continue reading →

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Scouting mission

Posted on September 25, 2016 by G

I’m going on a weekend backpacking trip with friends next month–  we’ll hike out to a backcountry site, spend a couple nights, and then hike back to the car. This is a first-time trip for 2 of the 4 of … Continue reading →

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Shut up, brain

Posted on July 22, 2016 by G

I was the first person in the pool today after it opened, getting my workout in before the kids showed up. I felt like everything just gelled today– I had strong laps and finished the set of 20 a minute … Continue reading →

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