Monday, November 4, 2024

IMT Des Moines Half Marathon - 2024 race recap




There’s plenty to say about the IMT Des Moines Half Marathon

It’s a race I’ve now done 10 times, and it never disappoints. I can’t say the same about my finish times, LOL, but it’s still a race I look forward to every year.

The 2024 edition was no exception…

Saturday, November 2, 2024

CRaZiNeSs

 


It was a cRaZy week!

You know how it goes…a change in schedule, a major shift in weather, a new ride to troubleshoot, and fitting in the fitness as best you are able. Let’s not forget a few random late nights watching baseball. Whew!

I’ve said before that sleep is overrated, but this week it was a rare commodity. Oh well, onward!

Thursday, October 31, 2024

How ‘bout a Coffee Talk

 


Things that make you go Hmmm.

Just like that, the summer-like feels have come to an abrupt halt. The hot beverages are within arms length. And I’m craving some chat time.

Shall we gather ‘round the virtual table, and have a virtual coffee talk? I’m game, so let’s do it!

Thursday, October 24, 2024

The ‘Fessions are Falling

 


So, here we are.  More than a month (officially) into the fall season.

The thing is, it’s been feeling more like late summer than fall, and it’s been rather nice! While I’m in no hurry for the true fall to arrive, I do know it’s inevitable. Sigh…

Alas, it’s also time for another gathering ‘round the ‘Fessional as we prepare for another month’s arrival. As always, I have a few ‘fessions to bring forward.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Let’s Taper, Shall We?



…and just like that, it was Taper Week!

It’s crazy how fast a race can sneak up on you when you really haven’t properly trained for it. I know, my bad.

It’s a Catch-22 situation being  a seasoned half marathoner. I know the desired mileage for the optimal training, but I also know that (somewhat) consistent  long-ish runs (most weekends) will get me to the start line. 

Alas, here I am…

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Color My World

 


It was a week filled with all things Color (and some  Paint, PTO and a little bit of Patience).

Actually, this colorful endeavor began last Saturday morning and has continued through the entire week. There’s still a lot left undone, but I'm enjoying the process and loving the continued progress. Color totally soothes the soul, much like running (and fitness in general).

Speaking of running (and fitness), it also was a decent week of continuous activity and movement. Suffice it to say my quads saw a lot action on the ladder and my glutes did their fair share of squat “holds” as I painted along numerous baseboards (cross-training, LOL).