Tag Archives: trails

An active weekend: hike, swim, repeat

Posted on June 19, 2016 by G

This weekend has been jam-packed full of fun activity! It started Friday afternoon, when I decided a recovery walk would be nice. The walk turned into a hike when I walked a mile to the trailhead and turned onto the … Continue reading →

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Springtime hike

Posted on May 1, 2016 by G

This weekend was mostly rainy and yucky but I found a few hours’ break in the weather and headed out for a hike on the trail nearby. It was still pretty wet, though, and I was glad I wore my … Continue reading →

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6 miles flat

Posted on October 31, 2015 by G

I’m in Michigan visiting my parents this weekend, and I had a 6 miler on the schedule. Their area isn’t really runner-friendly (country roads with barely a shoulder, let alone sidewalks) but there is a really nice rail trail close … Continue reading →

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Turtle!

Posted on November 11, 2014 by G

Today is a gorgeous day– and I have the day off– so I was all YEAAAH GONNA RUN. And then I remembered that I’d done laundry, so all my sports bras were hanging up to dry. (Yes, every single one. … Continue reading →

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Every step matters

Posted on August 29, 2014 by G

I had a shortened workday today, and I either wanted to: 1) go out for a run; or 2) go out for a hike on the trail. And in the end I chose 3) go out for a run on … Continue reading →

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Out in nature

Posted on July 29, 2014 by G

I’ve been on vacation out in, well, basically the middle of nowhere. It’s been a nice time! We’re headed to the airport now to go home and I feel like I’ve been eons away from my normal life. Yesterday I … Continue reading →

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Indulgences

Posted on June 24, 2014 by G

Today is my birthday (eee) and so I’ve made a point to do a bunch of stuff I really wanted to do. Because I am a little bit weird, that meant going for a nice long run along the creek … Continue reading →

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How to start hiking

Posted on October 3, 2013 by G

This morning I grabbed an orange, made a peanut butter sandwich, and filled up my biggest water bottle (28oz) and set out on the trail to see how I did with hiking.  It’s something I’ve always wanted to do more … Continue reading →

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Update from the long weekend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by G

I hope my readers who celebrate American Thanksgiving enjoyed their holiday, had their fill of turkey and goodies, and had a restful long weekend!  (I hope the folks elsewhere had a nice weekend as well!) I had some pleasant activity … Continue reading →

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Slowing it down

Posted on November 19, 2012 by G

Better safe than sorry, right?  Since I’m having weird foot pains, I’m taking a week off running* before I try to make any changes, to let any nagging issues heal.  Therefore, today I went out for a hour’s brisk walk … Continue reading →

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