Running and Writing
For a while, I’d been working on some running-related writing. Then it just kind of petered out; to be honest, I found what I was …
Heat + Humidity = Chafing
Yesterday, I got up extra early (if you know me at all, you know I am loathe to set an alarm for any time with …
What a Difference 15-20 Degrees Can Make in a Workout
A week ago Wednesday, the evening temperature was somewhere near 104 degrees. I had a horrible run with the Hill Country Trail Runners that including …
Beautiful Rain
This is dedicated to my sweet dog Boo, who died on Monday. Buddy, I know you are in a better place, splashing in creeks and running …
Back in the Saddle: Pflugerville Ride
Today I met the TriZones folks for a ride out from Lake Pflugerville. It was a good time and being on the bike is really …
Overheating on the Trail
I am taking today off after overheating last night. And I’m not happy about it. Last night was the Hill Country Trail Runner club run, …
Food and Energy
Alarm didn’t go off this morning, so I rolled out of bed 15 minutes later than I should’ve for the morning swim. That meant nothing to …
Heat Adjustment
This crazy heat is going to accomplish a miracle and change the way I workout–by making me get moving earlier. Last night, I went to …
Monday Blahs
Monday has turned into kind of a weird day for me. Monday used to be my rest day; I got into a habit of lazy …
The Bluffs
This week has been jam-packed with good things. I met my goals of making all my workouts; I hit both HCTR club runs; I made …