Me with Elaine, Deb, Laura and Cheryl before the race. Today I entered the runcbus New Year’s Day River Run. Doing a race on New Year’s Day is a great way to start a new year! If the weather cooperates, it can […]

Now that Christmas is over, things are less hectic and I’m hoping I’ll be able to get back into my regular walking (and blogging) routine. I’ll begin training for the Xenia Half Marathon next week, so that does give me an added […]

My husband and I have a good friend named Ed. Because both of our parents are gone, and Ed is close to the age my in-laws would be, we occasionally have fatherly conversations with him. This father of six, grandfather of 24 […]

Have you ever wanted to stay in bed all day with the covers over your head? It’s easy to get overwhelmed with life’s problems. When I feel like that, all I have to do is read about someone inspiring, such as Karen […]

Though I tend to talk about safety nearly every year after the time change, it probably cannot be repeated too often. In the Northern Hemisphere, each day gets shorter until about December 21. And the end of Daylight Saving Time in late […]

On the far side of Antrim lake. Though I saw a few people a couple of times, most of the two laps I was completely alone. Today, I was lucky enough to be free for the day at about 3:45 p.m. Though […]

This time of year, I get really excited when I have the chance to get in my miles in the morning. I don’t know what it is about crisp, sunny, fall mornings, but walking in them is great! Saturday the Buckeye Striders […]

The sun was already pretty low before I even started my 3-mile walk. One of the biggest problems with training outside after the Fall time change is that it starts to get dark so early. In fact, it will get darker every […]

Edited to add photos 10/27/11. Walking in Palm Springs.Palm trees make me smile. I’m currently in Palm Springs, CA for work. I was supposed to arrive on Sunday with the plan to spend the afternoon walking and and maybe hiking up the […]

The race shirts are available in women’s sizes — and they fit! After completing this year’s Columbus Half Marathon, here are some tips for next year’s event. If you are planning to enter as a “competitive” walker, read the registration information carefully. […]