Hello again from Florida! We’ve been here in Paradise…I mean Florida for 2 weeks now. I am still thanking my lucky stars that we were able to get out of Chicago before the polar conditions hit. When I checked earlier today it was a whole 1 degree back home, with still more snow coming down. [Read More]
5 Things To Love About Running
Love is in the air, especially here in Florida where the air is a beautiful 84 degrees today, but I digress. On Valentine’s Day weekend, it seems pretty natural to think about the people and things we love. While running can be preposterously difficult and frustrating at times, there are wonderful rewards for those of [Read More]
Grain-Free, High-Protein Cinnamon-Almond Granola
Granola is one of those things that seems healthy on the surface, yet when we read the label we realize it’s often packed with things we’d rather not have like loads of sugar, tons of carbs, empty calories etc. That doesn’t mean I don’t love it though, so I decided to make my own. Because [Read More]
First Weekly Rundown from Florida
It’s not quite a week since we made our escape from the polar Midwest and headed to a warmer, sunnier climate. Florida was chillier than ideal when we arrived but it’s warmed up considerably. In my book it beats 20+” of snow and icy pavement any day. Here’s how the week in workouts went. Do [Read More]
Snowbirding Over Coffee
Over coffee I’d tell you it’s pretty amazing to be snowbirding….finally. We ended up getting here a couple of days late, but what can you do. Let’s sit down with Deborah and Coco and catch up over coffee. I actually brought some Bulletproof coffee down with us, so I’ll enjoy that poolside while we chat, [Read More]
Snow Run? Snow Bird? Snowed In
Well I went ahead and jinxed us. All my talk about a mild winter and minimal snow meant Mom Nature had to go and do what she does. She dished up not one but two big fat winter storms along with polar temps that cut short some of our walks and sent me to the [Read More]
What Happens Behind the Mask Stays Behind the Mask
January, 2021 is just about a wrap, but wait! Not so fast. Before we forge ahead to February, a visit to the runfessional is in order. Let’s do that right now. We’ve all been sporting masks for the better part of a year now. Mostly they’re a nuisance. They get hot, itchy, they make my [Read More]
Running Down 1/3 of Winter
It occurred to me the other day that we’ve made it a third of the way through winter. That said, it got cold this week. More seasonable winter temps had to arrive at some point, right? Here’s how the workouts went: Monday: Walk 4 miles otherwise rest Tuesday: Walk 4 miles, Treadmill 3 miles, Balance [Read More]
How I Lost 4″ of Belly Fat After Menopause
Typically I’m way more focused on what my body can do vs how my body looks, but I won’t lie: My expanding waistline when I hit menopause was a source of growing displeasure. As a marathoner, consistent gym-goer, and mostly healthy, mindful eater, I felt I was doing more than enough to keep my weight [Read More]
Workouts and Anniversaries and Kitchen Chaos
This week was all about getting ready for Thing 2 to head to high school for the first time. She hadn’t set foot in the building since orientation back in January 2020. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on her freshman year. There were materials to be picked up and Covid tests to take. As usual, [Read More]
