I gave up caffeine about three months ago. I still hate myself for doing that. I did it because I had to. Sleep was getting more difficult to enjoy in periods longer than two hours at a time. Caffeine is the only legal drug that most athletes can still enjoy and not have to worryContinue reading “Caffeine-Free (And Not Loving It)”
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More Things I Learned: Anytime Is Right And Sweat Is Good
To continue with Phil Daoust’s words to the wise from The Guardian article: The best time to exercise? When you can: If you search “best time to exercise” you will get thousands of results. This article does a good job of the pros and cons of different times of day for exercise. But studies, research,Continue reading “More Things I Learned: Anytime Is Right And Sweat Is Good”
Halfway Through The Race Season Already? And What’s Next?
Seems a little unreal, actually, but here it is, early February, and I am planning March, April, May, and June (it’s too hot to race in July and August here). Except for a small issue involving a strained knee ligament (and with runners, almost all issues are small, even when they aren’t), it’s been aContinue reading “Halfway Through The Race Season Already? And What’s Next?”
Espresso Shots Part 2: We Added Stuff And Now We’re Fancy
It’s cold here today, at least by southern standards. My run was done at 36 degrees this morning because the cowards I swim with voted to close the pool. Seriously, why do that? The pool is heated. OK, getting out and dashing through the dimly-lit chill isn’t a thrill, but it’s not that far toContinue reading “Espresso Shots Part 2: We Added Stuff And Now We’re Fancy”
Cold Enough For A Double Shot (And Tea…And Ramen)
Today’s 10K was a 100% rain event. In other words, it started raining 10 minutes before the gun, and it still has not stopped. And it’s chilly in this part of the country. And while not even close to freezing, once you’re wet, it does not get better. I drove home wet. It was rainingContinue reading “Cold Enough For A Double Shot (And Tea…And Ramen)”
And We’re Off! With An Espresso Boost, Of Course
The racing season is underway. One trail race, one asphalt race, and one swim meet are in the books. Coming up: another trail race and two asphalt races, and four swim meets in five months’ time. I am packing it in with doses of the athlete’s little helper: espresso and cappuccino. The Husband and IContinue reading “And We’re Off! With An Espresso Boost, Of Course”
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