Tweeting During a Race
I toyed with the idea of Tweeting about the Columbus Marathon Half during the race last Sunday. Because I have a typical cell phone (no keyboard), and I am really slow at texting, I thought it might not be a good thing […]
Healthy Walking
It is exactly 0.64 miles from my house to the grocery store — well, one of the grocery stores that are within walking distance from my house. I walked that distance tonight because I was dying for a tasty Greek salad for […]
Easy 2 Miles
Today was a scheduled day of rest. However, I was feeling a little bit antsy and it was a beautiful day, so I did an easy 2-mile walk to the library. The sun was shining and the temps were mild. (Having an […]
Really Tight Muscles
The Columbus Marathon (Half) is a week away, so we walked only 6 miles this morning. I’m glad we did such a short distance — my leg muscles were really tight and it took forever to warm up. (Usually, if I arrive […]
Why I Need a Heart Rate Monitor
I’m not much of a gadget person. I like having a chronograph on my watch and I have occasionally worn a pedometer. Otherwise, it’s just me and my shoes. Recently some friends and I were discussing the number of people who have […]
What a Difference a Day Makes
Today when I met my friends for our weekly hill workout, it was sunny, the temps were mild and the day was beautiful! So, I not only had the chance to be outside in the sunshine and generate mood-enhancing endorphins, I did […]
Weather Woes Wreck Walking
I’m a hypocrite. I am one of the first people to brag about walking outside year-round. Bad weather is so much easier to deal with if you are outside in it. And the only way to get acclimated is to be out […]
Long Slow Distance – Cut a Little Short
Saturday we were scheduled to do 10 miles. Because of commitments later in the day, I walked just 8 miles — 4 miles straight out and back. The nice thing about the shorter distance is that it gave me an opportunity to […]
Different Perspectives – The Biggest Loser
I’ve occasionally watched parts of the Biggest Loser, but never saw the first show of the season until this year. When Jillian screamed and swore at the heaviest women this season, trying to get her to do the required exercise, I was […]
Finished Half Marathon Strong!
Sometimes I get geeky about tracking statistics. That’s why it drove me nuts when I had a watch malfunction during my last half and could not verify whether I had picked up my pace in the last 3 miles. You know how […]