Tag Archives: Weekly Wrap

If It’s Not One Thing It’s Another

On Friday I marked 3 weeks of being on blood thinners to treat my DVT blood clots, and my doctor confirmed that I can get back to running. While I am partially cleared on that condition, I also learned that … Continue reading

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Checking Out The Garmin Strength Training Workouts

It’s tempting to let this blog go dark for a few weeks while I am sidelined from running, spinning, and Orangetheory with my DVT diagnosis, but in keeping with my perseverance tag line, I will keep going.  My second week … Continue reading

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Easing Into October With The Lifeline Metric Half Century

When my doctor called me Monday morning to follow up on my DVT diagnosis, I wasn’t surprised when she clarified that, while I am encouraged to walk, I should not run for at least three weeks. I resigned myself to … Continue reading

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The Best Laid Plans

I started the week inspired to end my running slump and get back into running. By Wednesday I had picked a half marathon training program I had just enough time to complete before the Richmond Half in mid-November. By Friday … Continue reading

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Getting Back To Productive Garmin Status

This week I did more running and less cycling than planned. We ended up deferring our Farm To Fork Fondo Shenandoah ride, so I was able to do a “long” run on Sunday. While I was bummed about missing the … Continue reading

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