A couple of weeks ago I wrote about home renovations that are always a good idea which you can read about here. But there are some things, some pretty popular things that aren’t such a great idea. These are both for people planning to stay in their homes and planning to sell. But we’ll get... Continue Reading →
3+ ways to draw out a training plan
I got not one but two emails this week from big local races and it looks like runners AND race directors are betting on vaccines and a fall race schedule. Which means we are all probably training for fall races this year and only fall races. Hot tip: register early! I also imagine we’ll all... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 178
This was from the storm and it was a a good one! As I'm writing this we're battening down the hatches for a potentially bad winter storm. But as more and more of our dead of winter storms are these days it's likely to be a mostly rain event. It got me thinking though how... Continue Reading →
Unexpected benefits of an unexpected running break
Usually I try to write posts that have more useful information than a bunch of stuff that happens to me. This is however not one of those times. But I do think everyone can find some value in these experiences. I haven’t taken more than three weeks off from running and then only once due... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 177
Today we're talking about the little things not the big once in a lifetime stuff that really could change the outcome of a life. But here's the thing all that little stuff adds up and could change your life too. You know the stuff we know we should be doing but just keep putting off... Continue Reading →
Construction Secrets: Home renovations that always make sense
These days are pretty crazy in the construction biz. Some people are home all the time to dream up and oversee projects and some even haves extra money saved. Which means there is a WHOLE LOT of renovation going on at the moment. Some of it is a pretty good investment, some is necessary for... Continue Reading →
How to run without stopping
For a lot of runners running without stopping is the dream. Let’s start with saying you don’t ever have to and you can stop putting that undue pressure on yourself. Walking alone is really just as good for you and it still gets you where you’re going! Plus the run/walk method is a legit, grown... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 176
Why do we take on so much and ask for so little? This really could apply to people of any gender and I can think of examples where it does easily, but it so often applies to women. Whether it's fair or not and no matter what year it is women do have a lot... Continue Reading →
Running for weight loss: It is possible?
Alright forget everything you’ve ever heard about running and weight loss. Let’s start over! First of all let go of the idea that running if you want to lose wight is even some sort of magic bullet or the best choice. It can be, but it might not be for you. It’s also totally okay... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 176
You know what fascinates me while seeming aspirational and terrifying all at the same time? Minimalism. There is so much that really does appeal to me. The simplicity of only having and doing what you need is something that appeals to me on many levels. It's eco-friendly, you save money and it seems with the... Continue Reading →