So much can happen in a month… Online learning continues. For the most part, it is going well. Theo still sits on the couch in the hallway waiting for the bus each morning, but once we get him downstairs, and once he gets over his pouty-face, he gets into the groove of things. Of course, … Continue reading
I’m a runner. Not just a runner, but a distance runner. But for three years now, almost to the day, I was diagnosed with Achilles Tendinitis. At first it was just in my left ankle. Now it’s in both. I saw a specialist and right off the bat they told me I’d need surgery. Problem … Continue reading
*Drags box across floor, stands on top… I am a runner. There, I said it. I basically have been running for as long as I can remember. My first official “Turkey Trot” I completed in a pair of Mary Janes. That was elementary school. During my early running career all you really needed was a pair of sneakers … Continue reading
Back in December, when I purchased my winter running gear at Fleet Feet Syracuse, the staff member talked about how he biked and that the gear I selected often kept him warm on the coldest of days. During the conversation I mentioned I ran, but my husband rode, he interrupted me to tell me about … Continue reading
So after last nights all-out-shouting-and-no-soccer war, I very tenderly and gently suggested to take the girls out to the track tonight to burn off some energy. I figure that part of the reason why Gretchen is having these meltdowns is — and I’m assuming here — that Theo is taking up a lot of time … Continue reading
Drop everything and pay attention to the following important numbers. Go ahead, I’ll wait… Thanks. Here goes…. High temperature right now: 48 degrees Time I started this post: 10:16 p.m. My age: Shut your mouth 😉 Kidding. 40 although for some reason I always tell people I’m 27. I have to bump that number up a … Continue reading
It’s December and we’ve made it past 12/12/12 with no incidents. We even made it through another race in Seneca Falls. On Saturday I joined my sisters and their families in running the It’s a Wonderful Run 5K in Seneca Falls, NY. For the weekend the town is decked out in honor of the classic … Continue reading
CNN did a feature today — in honor of International Day of the Girl — where they asked famous women to respond to the following: “To my 15-year-old self,’ Things I Wish I Known.” And that got me thinking…what would I tell myself? Waaay back in 1987…. Dear Lexi (Let’s See, Turkey Legs, Beaker), It’s me, from the … Continue reading
With the stars all glinting in the shiny Chrome Then I suddenly remembered what I left at home Now I shan’t be peddling any higher ‘Cos a sharp sputnik has given me a cosmic flat tyre Read more: XTC – BIKE RIDE TO THE MOON LYRICS Thank you XTC It has been quite the eventful weekend: Rob … Continue reading
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