May 2025 – Old Is Serious…Aging Is Hilarious

Had To Have It; The Hydration Vest Arrived

I live in Florida, so you’ve already figured this out. It’s hot here. And it’s oppressively humid. It’s boil-the-brain-cells-then-squash-them-flat-them-flat kind of weather. I was carrying a 16-ounce handheld bottle of ice and water on my runs, and figured out that after a four-mile run, that’s nowhere near enough of either. So I broke down, didContinue reading “Had To Have It; The Hydration Vest Arrived”

Racing Season Over; The Next One Starts Fast!

The final race is done before the oppressive heat of the summer sets in. It had hills (OK, not hills to most of you, but for us flatlanders, they hurt). I’m glad the season is over and happy to take a break, though I keep peeking at the summer calendar to see if there’s anythingContinue reading “Racing Season Over; The Next One Starts Fast!”

I Am Doing This Half-Marathon Thing…Right?

I’ve been reading the nutrition guides (originally to lower my A1C, but that’s an additional benefit), training plans, and I’m now listening to running podcasts. I just bought a new pair of running shoes (half-size larger to help with the “runner’s toes” syndrome, also called “tree frog toes” in a hilarious Women’s Running podcast) andContinue reading “I Am Doing This Half-Marathon Thing…Right?”