RunnerGurlz

Oh Achilles, why dost thou vex me so?

Head RunnerGurl — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:36:10 +0000

This post has absolutely nothing to do with Brad Pitt, the movie Troy, Trojans or Greeks. But now that I’ve got your attention… Since I started commuting again last year, I’ve complained about my left leg – the back of my ankle, to be precise. Last fall, I started to suspect it was more than [...]

I am a shameless…

Head RunnerGurl — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:07:05 +0000

Gawker. When I run outdoors, I look at everything. From gawking at flora and fauna, to people’s well-lit living rooms in the early evening. Early morning is best for critter-watching or birds, obviously early evening around when most people eat dinner are best for being the nosey weirdo. I find I get lots of great [...]

Is it HOT in here?

Head RunnerGurl — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:35:54 +0000

As I rapidly approach the official midpoint of my forties, I don’t feel it. Not at any point in recent years have I felt ‘middle-aged’, and I’m struggling to get a grasp on the fact I’ll turn 45 in less than 2 months. Seems that time isn’t relegated to flying only when you’re having fun. [...]

Let them eat salad

Head RunnerGurl — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:42:44 +0000

Like most people, I enjoy a good salad once in a while. At least once a week I’ll throw down with the typical ‘side salad’ accompaniment to dinner, whether a quick n’ dirty Caesar or garden salad on-the-fly. Not overly exciting, but a change from the steamed or included-in-a-dish venue. One of the tastiest salads [...]

It’s a New Year – got a plan?

Head RunnerGurl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:19:06 +0000

Ever notice it’s much easier to stick to something when you’ve got a plan or program to follow? Whether it’s training, writing, saving for a trip, or furthering your career, you’re not going to get much done without a plan in place. Developing a roadmap and planning are essential for you to reach your goals. [...]

Top 10 reasons to run outside this winter

Head RunnerGurl — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 20:54:17 +0000

If you live in a snowbelt like I do, some winters can be a fresh wintery hell of daily slush and ice or fluffy, powdery snow. I’ll admit that on the really bad days, I will resign myself to run indoors on the ‘dreadmill’, and other times when I’d rather just curl up on the [...]

3 things you shouldn’t run without – final mission

Head RunnerGurl — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:05:35 +0000

Tired of singing soprano every time you jump in the shower after a run, and your hubby bursting into the room wondering what body part you’d just torn off? Me too – give me lead legs or gutrot any day over chafing! The salt we runners excrete through sweating is akin to covering ourselves in [...]