Today’s Topic is: Five Things You Want to Accomplish This Year

1.Recover From My Current Injury

IOW, be able to run well enough to race….

H2H 2022

Patience is not my virtue… so we’ll see how things go.

2. Work Out in the Gym Several Times A Week

at the YMCA

I don’t enjoy it but I know it’s good for me.

3. Not Get Injured Again

Injuries suck.. both mentally and physically.

Do I need to bubble wrap myself?

4. Run a Sub 27:00 Brooklyn Half Marathon

2023 race (in the rain) and post broken foot.

Pride?

Yes, but more importantly, it allows me the flexibility to run the NYC and Brooklyn Half Marathons in 2025 as well as the NYC full marathon (if I so choose.)

5. Complete My 3rd NYC Marathon

and actually enjoy it.

as I did in 2019…

Happy Running! What are 5 things that you want to accomplish this year? Please share.

Today’s Topic is: Five Fitness Goals for 2024

1.Run 1000 Miles for the Year.

It’s not the number that is important but it means that I’ve run consistently and haven’t been injured or sick.

2022 (not 2023)

2. Continue gym workouts (or find another outlet).

I started going last March (for free) and then officially joined in July.

Being honest, I don’t enjoy working out but everyone seems to think it is important.

So I will give another shot this year.

3. Vary my runs. Do some “drills.”

I’m a creature of habit or I am almost always pressed for time.

I just run.  No watch. No speedwork. No hill repeats.

As I age, this could possibly give me some speed back.

4. Complete the NYC Marathon for the 3rd time.

Third time is a charm?

No.

But 4 of my local friends are running it and

I need redemption, they say.

Hopefully I can end my marathon racing on a good note.

5.Continue on toward my half marathon goal (75 before 75).

The Finger Lakes Half Marathon in September was my 65th half marathon.

Too bad I DNSed 3 last winter. And ran 0 in 2012.

At one point I was hoping to run 100 Half Marathons…

Here’s to good health (or feet/legs) and hoping…

Happy Running! What are your fitness goals for next year? 

Today’s Topic is: Five Favorite Fitness Moments For This Year

1.My Second Marathon

Was it as much fun as in 2019 when I ran my first?

No, because that year, I shared the racing experience with two bloggers, Lacey and Cari, who also ran the race. And it my FIRST!!

But it was still a memorable achievement and I was lucky to have my running friends there for moral support this time around.

2.My Girls Race-cation

As always we had a blast.  The weather wasn’t ideal but it didn’t seem to dampen our spirits as we had good meals, ran a race, visited the Glass Museum and saw 19 waterfalls at Watkins Glen.

3.My Tennis Vacation

I went to Naples, Fla in May to play tennis with my friends as I have done every year since 2005. Like with my running friends, it also included laughter, good food and on this trip, theater and beach time.

4. Hikes with Running Friends

Our local running club sponsors them in the summer on Thursday evenings and a few of us also go on my Mondays off.

5. Hot Chocolate Race

Back in 2019, we had so much fun running this race in Brooklyn but then they discontinued it.

Luckily it is still scheduled in Tampa, Fla not far from where one of our running friends winters.

Happy Running! What are your favorite fitness moment(s) from 2023? 

On Tuesday, I posted a gift guide for runners.

Today’s Topic is: Five Favorite Fitness/Running Stocking Stuffers

1.Fuel – energy gels, chews, waffles, bars, etc.

There are so many brands, types and flavors.

2.Hand Warmers

‘Tis the season to keep your hands warm while running.

3.LED Safety Lights

It gets dark so early…

4. ROAD ID

5. Wireless Headphones

To listen to your favorite podcasts or tunes.

Happy Running! What are your favorite stocking stuffers? Please share.

The Topic this week is: Holiday Gifts

When your spouse, family members or friends ask what you want for the holidays, here are FIVE things that you could tell them:

1.A Gift card for Running Shoes

Even if you are not racing a lot, it doesn’t mean that new shoes won’t spice up your runs.

2.Sunglasses

If you’re like me, you always either lose them or break them.

Goodrs are my favorites

3.Socks

Yes, I often lose one and only my good ones.

4.A Massage Gun

You don’t need a name brand (like Theragun).  There are many out there that are inexpensive.  I have a cheap one and it works great!

5.A new GPS Watch

I still prefer my old Garmin 205 LOL but I caved a few years ago and got the 230.

There are even newer and more expensive ones that give you all kinds of data.

On Friday, I will post ideas for stocking stuffers.

Happy Running!  Are any of these on your list? What else would you like? Please share.

There is a link-up organized by Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with these ladies and you should too.

I’m also linking up tomorrow here:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile,and Runs with Pugs

Today’s Topic is: Five Running/Fitness Safety Tips

Here are mine:

1.Don’t Run Alone.

It’s pretty obvious that you are safer when you are running with a friend.

2.Always Carry Your Phone.

You never know when you are going to need it…

3. Make Sure You have Light

That means either run in a lit path or wear lights or both.

4.Dress For the Weather.

For the heat and especially for the cold.

5.Run on Bike Paths Rather Than the Roads

But if you have to run on the road, run against traffic.  Don’t assume cars will stop for you at a crosswalk. Don’t wear headphones or keep the music low.

Happy Running! Can you add any other safety tips? Please share.