Tag Archives: Running

How I Failed Math At The Track

I’ve been running at the track to give my foot a flat, cushioned surface as I recover from the hiking injury that had me sidelined all summer, and have been surprised at how much math I am doing — or am … Continue reading

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Making A Comeback From Injury

After I decided to make the Beat The Deadline 5K my comeback race, the organizers gave me an opportunity to give away another race entry. I polled my Moms Run This Town group for someone else making a comeback from … Continue reading

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Lawyers Can Beat The Deadline Too

I thought “Beat The Deadline” was a cute name for the 5K put on by the National Press Club to support the National Press Club Journalism Institute. We all know that journalists have to get their stories written in time to … Continue reading

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Ready To Beat The Deadline For A Comeback

I haven’t written about running since our trip to the Grand Canyon, because the 5 mile run I did before our trip did not end well. After two good runs on the track, I tried out my neighorhood loop, but … Continue reading

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Running Rules I Always Break

In most areas of my life I’m a rule follower. I get to the airport two hours early, even if it usually means spending 90 minutes at the gate. I don’t try to sneak 11 items into the 10-items-or-less express … Continue reading

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