Yesterday, I wrote about my IT band issue. While I was writing it, I thought to myself that I should check the Runner’s World website to get some stretches. Or get some other ideas for dealing with it. But I didn’t. This morning, I again thought I should check out the Runner’s World website. But…
It’s the day after my long run. And I’m happy that my thighs are not tight or aching. That Legs Up on the Wall stretch really helps loosen the muscles. I’m still grateful that I found it. But my IT Band is aching a little. Which worries me. Maybe I won’t be doing any running…
There are plans. And there is the execution of the plans. The plan for this week was to get in two small runs and one long run. And the execution of the plan? I did one small run. Not two. My Friday got away from me. And my running window disappeared. I didn’t want to…
Every now and then I’ll wonder what someone from my past is up to. Someone that I’m not in regular or semi-regular contact with. Recently, I wondered what Frank from University was up to. Frank and I met in Drama class in first year. And then he asked me to be one of his room…
I’m on a 285-day Duolingo streak! Every day for about nine and a half months, I’ve spent some time doing lessons in a foreign language. Duolingo is a language learning app. You can use it on your computer, but it works best on your cell phone. There’s a free version and a paid version. The…
During the mid-morning. Right around 10am. That’s the sweet spot. That’s when my motivation is high. And my creativity is at my peak. It’s the perfect time to write. But I’m always at work at that time. So, I rarely get to take advantage of the best time for me to write or be creative.…
Last night after choir, some of us went out to a restaurant to hang out. Most of the time, we scurry off to our respective homes after choir rehearsal. So, it was a treat to be able chat and get to know each other a little more. We don’t do it often enough. Being in…
Sometimes you look for inspiration. Sometimes inspiration finds you. But the fact is there is always something to around you that is interesting. Can you see it? If not, why not? Look again. Closer this time. Part of the trick is to expect to find something. Then, you usually will.
At the beginning of the year, I decided to get a subscription to Runner’s World. I wanted access to some of the online articles, but it includes getting the paper magazine, as well. I figured that the articles could help me prepare for the Around the Bay race. It had been many years since I…
The Around the Bay race is only two weeks away! My weekly running got kiboshed because I was expecting to do a run on my treadmill, but the treadmill is not happy. It’s out of commission at the moment. And let’s face it, I’m not following the “Motivation follows action” motto. I should have prepared…
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