Whooooweee! Guess my days are running together and I am slacking!! Who knew writing every day would be more difficult then running every day? The reason I started the blog was to get more in touch with my creative side and to learn to write more. So, with that in mind my intention is to…
Author: Colleen
RSD #1,556 & #1,557 Days going by
Thinking about Eliza Fletcher when out on my morning runs and am more aware of my surroundings than ever. It is truly blessed to feel safe in my surroundings and pray that no more female athletes suffer the same fate as Eliza. I love living in a trusting, beautiful world. Run happy.
RSD #1,555 Are You Thinking About a Restart?
When I started running again in my mid 40’s it was a complete shock to both my body and my mind/ego. It is SO much harder to get back into shape as we age. The starting over is painful and humbling. Day by day it got better and the first few days and weeks were…
RSD #1,554 A sad day in the running community
Today the headlines were filled with the horrifying news of a young woman in Tennessee who was kidnapped while jogging and murdered. Eliza Fletcher went out for a jog on Friday morning and didn’t return home. Her body was found today. She was a wife, mother of two, and kindergarten teacher. Her picture is one…
RSD #1,552 & #1,553 Labor Day weekend
Nice having the three day weekend to have the extra day to relax and catch a breath. Running up in the high country in cooler weather was a treat despite the altitude and hills! Back to the heat today with a run in the mid 80’s. Not many people out which surprised me. Still listening…
RSD #1,551 Pinetop for the weekend
So nice to run among the pines and the lower temperature. Slept in and it was still only 70 degrees when I went for my run at 9:00am. Took my time tunning a loop around a golf course. So beautiful and ended up just short of 4 miles with a 9:34 min/mile pace. I feel…
RSD #1,550 Friday
I made the mistake of drinking a Diet Coke to stay awake during an evening meeting which helped since the meeting didn’t end until after 10:00pm. The problem was that I tossed and turned until after 2:00am. The late night meant a late run with the temp at 88 degrees at 7:00am. Same route as…
RSD #1,549 Run on my anniversary
Today is Sept. 1, 2022 and I ran solo again today. It is a tough day that is full of emotion. Feelings of sadness and regret hang heavy. My wise counselor asked if I could think of this as a celebration of all the amazing things we created together. Three amazing young men who are…
RSD #1,547 & #1548 Days are running together
Haha…literally same thing two days in a row. Got up and got the miles in early. Normal weather, normal pace, and so happy to be able to run! Listening to Brene Brown’s book Rising Strong. I’ve listened to it in the past and each time I listen I hear something new. I think her message…
RSD #1,546 Not a memorable run
Just another summer morning run here in Arizona. It was 85 degrees out when I ran and it actually felt a little hotter then that. No complaints as I will take the heat over the cold any day of the week. Met an old friend for dinner tonight and that was the highlight of my…