Monthly Archives: April 2022

Tried to keep it easy, because tapering. The half is Saturday, 4/30. It did feel easy. I ducked out of work 15 minutes early and set out. Definitely wanted to take advantage of the nice weather and light winds. I … Continue reading →

Half marathon is one week away. I’m glad I didn’t try to go farther on this run. First tank top run of the year, 72°, gusty winds from the south (Garmin says 26) so I head south into the wind … Continue reading →

Half marathon is TEN DAYS AWAY! EEEEEEK!! Post dinner run, kept the 3/1 interval. For the most part, I was able to keep the treadmill run speed at 5.8-6.0 and walking at 3.9. Nothing remarkable as I’m somewhat tapering. But … Continue reading →

Half marathon is TWO weeks away. Our local run club does ABC Runs – Adventures Benefiting Children. It’s a free run/walk but donations are welcome. I joined this month as it fit my run schedule; however the longest suggested route … Continue reading →

All sugared up from treats at work: the very best iced cinnamon rolls & pecans rolls in the morning from a local bakery, and Door County Cherry Pie from the best pie place ever. Over lunch I did stop for … Continue reading →

I’m glad I headed out as early as I did..  winds are gusting 30 mph now.  it’d have been mostly in my face on the way back too. This was a straight out and back on our local rails to … Continue reading →

Treadmill run, and the first 4 minutes were not timed Felt okay, but tired.  I was aiming for 4 miles, that’s about all I had in me.  If I put more thought into it, I’d have run 4.7 for my … Continue reading →

Goal mileage is between 7-8 miles.  Lunch was a strawberry banana smoothie (made with Vanilla Ensure) & peanut butter toast. I was planning on trying my hydration pack.  We’ll just chalk it up to user error.  Water all over the … Continue reading →