When the going gets tough, we apparently act like we’re the Kardashians. I know! I was surprised too! Our extended and immediate family has been working through a difficult time and everyone is stressed and our Mom has been going on little to no sleep for more than a week. Needless to say, that usually…
Author: G (of Lowi & G)
Torture Report: Holy Hills, Night Running and Lunges
(G) Last year about this time I had the bright idea to run at night. Due to scheduling issues, needing to run, and some other life events, the night running experience came/went again this last week. Twenty miles, on the treadmill, on a Friday night — clearly I need to take up drugs or something….
Thankful Thursday: Mama Nature You’re So Funny
Sometimes you need a reality check in order to appreciate what you actually have especially if it’s not exactly what you want. Spring has, theoretically, arrived and I have spent my fare share of moments lamenting that it’s not that warm, not that sunny, not that nice out. Well The Mama of All Mamas clearly…
Torture Report: All Things Misery, Muscle Soreness & Muffin Tops!
(G) This last week I have been relentless, focused and on task every step of the way. I haven’t let life get in the way even one time. I would be proud if I were talking about my training but instead I am referring to my post-ultra eating prowess. It’s something of a force all…
Life Lesson: The Unproductive Hours
The week after a race I tend to really lack mojo. I don’t have any real drive to get things done or make things happen. It is normally something that bothers me because for the most part I am a doer. I like to get things done, cross them off my list and feel a…
Thankful Thursday: Focusing the Lens from Flawed to Fabulous
I found myself this morning staring at my gratitude journal and feeling blank. I was running the list of things for which I was ungrateful. (I will shield you from the list). Hmmmm, not the best start to the day, right? It felt like the list of things that are “broken” had gotten rather lengthy….