Monthly Archives: December 2007

I’ve heard a lot about this movie starring Cary Grant, but had never seen it before. I finally checked it out of the library this week. It was typical of 60s style movies in so many ways. But what I … Continue reading →

As far as I’m concerned, “Diet” is a 4-letter word. In my mind diet means deprivation, suffering and a short-term eating plan that cannot be sustained. The majority of people I know who diet do it continuously and tend to … Continue reading →

Today I registered for my first ever New Year’s Day race. I was a little bit leery about entering a 5K on New Year’s Day, but decided it’s a great way to start out the new year. Besides, it doesn’t … Continue reading →

I usually get the “after holiday blues” a few days after Christmas. Before the holiday everything is crazy and stressful, but once the day is over it all hits me and I get that emotional “crash.” Exercise and sunshine are … Continue reading →

Today was absolutely beautiful! It didn’t seem like December at all, more like late Fall or really early Spring. The sun was shining, the temps in the 50s and no wind. I was just aching to get out to my … Continue reading →

I woke up early this morning, made pancakes for the sleeping members of my family and head out for a short walk. Typical of Ohio weather, just wait a few minutes, and it will change. When I woke up this … Continue reading →

I entered Run Wild Racing’s Holiday Run 4-mile race today and it was great! Though it had snowed several inches earlier this week, rain was predicted for this morning. I woke up early, looked outside to see it was not … Continue reading →

Though I did not make it out to walk with the Buckeye Striders, I did walk this morning. It’s funny how walking with snow on the ground is sometimes warmer than walking at this time of year when there isn’t … Continue reading →

I heard something about the Columbus Marathon tonight that was pretty shocking. (Part of the reason it was shocking is that everything I heard previously was that it was a great race. But then again, those walkers were 5-hour finishers.) … Continue reading →

Sometimes I get so caught up in the minutia of running WALK! Magazine, I don’t think I have the time to hang out with my Buckeye Strider friends. Tonight was the annual Holiday Party and I’m really glad I went! … Continue reading →