Tag Archives: running

Three Haikus

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Gail

The WordPress Weekly Writing Challenge revisits the theme of three with the assignment to write a post using three photographs for inspiration. I was mulling this over at the same time I was mulling the prospects of getting out for … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Kitchen?

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Gail

My favorite ingredient du jour is Chia Seeds. They can be used to make anything from puddings, to smoothies to my fuel for long runs. They add Omega-3, protein, antioxidants and fiber to yogurt, oatmeal, baked goods, salads. Here’s my … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Three Beginnings

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Gail

Downloaded Mango to my phone to begin my study of German. “Guten Tag!”

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Cosmic nod

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Gail

My running goal this morning was 5 miles. The first three miles I was feeling good, running about a 10-minute mile. At 3.5 miles I came across a broken glass bottle in the road and stopped short to pick up … Continue reading →

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Unplugged?

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Gail

My NikeBand quit a couple weeks ago, and the two weeks without it have seemed somehow freeing, as though I had some restriction removed. I wasn’t concerned about how many “fuel points” I was burning throughout the day and I … Continue reading →

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National Running Day

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Gail

Today is (most likely among many other “national days” celebrations) National Running Day. As this fact was unbeknownst to me when I made the decision last night to run this morning for the first time in weeks, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Consecration

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Gail

I’ve been searching for over a year for a marathon to run. I’ve done one half-marathon and several 5ks but this would be my first 26.2 and I had a lot of criteria. That criteria has changed over the past … Continue reading →

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All dressed up and nowhere to go (yet)

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Gail

There’s nothing like new warm-weather running gear to provide motivation to get out and run in the chilly, damp Northwest. I knew my outfit was cool, so I put forth the extra umph to my run so I’d look cool … Continue reading →

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fly

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Gail

I wasn’t a “runner” back then, but the day I turned 51, I ran four miles just to prove I wasn’t “old.” Three and a half years later, I have to admit that I look pretty darn old in these … Continue reading →

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