Tag Archives: Running

Let The Good Times Roll

I was inspired by MizFit’s ball-rolling demonstration on her Piriformis Syndrome (aka Carpel Tunnel of Arse) article, so tonight I got out a lacrosse ball to work on my lower back pain. This particular pain is not in my a$$–I … Continue reading

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The Pay-Off

This morning I had an awesome run. The weather was perfect for a fall run–sunny and in the low 40s. I was comfortable in a long-sleeved tech shirt, shorts, headband and gloves. The neighborhood hills were calling my name, so … Continue reading

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Exercising My Right To Vote

My polling place is at the edge of my neighborhood, along a road I run along. Yesterday I got the idea that I could run my 4 mile loop, stop to vote, and run home. Last night I verified that … Continue reading

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Flat Out Harder

My favorite running routes have hills. I like the challenge of powering up a big hill, and the instantly easier effort when I reach the other side. I also like the variety hills bring–both the variety in effort and the variety … Continue reading

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Recovery Run

Today was actually my third run since the Army Ten Miler. Tuesday I ran 4.5 miles outside and Thursday I ran 40 min on the TM. But today was my first run on the bike path since my spate of … Continue reading

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