Good morning, my friends! ☀️ I hope you're waking up to a pleasant Friday morning — it’s coooold 🥶 here in Atlanta, but it’s sunny and actually a perfect day for a run, which I plan to get in a little later this morning.
Today is one of those Fridays where I don’t have a specific question to ask, so I thought I’d check in:
Have a question? Or a thought to share?
Something cool/funny/sad/exciting/etc. that happened this week?
Any accomplishments or goals you reached? Running-related, or not?
One quick programming note: Starting next week, I will likely move our schedule up by a couple of days — so, the Wednesday issue would arrive in your inbox on Monday, our Friday chat (maybe?) will move to Wednesday, and the Sunday issue paid subscribers receive will move to Friday. (I hope that’s not too confusing!)
The reason is, I have a class I take on Tuesday nights that will last through May, and that’s made my own schedule a challenge — I appreciate your patience in advance! Thanks so much, and let’s chat 😃 — Terrell
I ran my first 10K this week in Austin, TX!! Very proud of myself, this month also marks my one year anniversary with running. It's been a very rewarding experience, thank you for inspiring us Terrell.
I've been thinking/writing about ways to apply the wisdoms of running to parenting. But I would love to hear from other folks-- what lessons have you learned from running that you use as a parent? Thank you for your input!
Well an exciting thing as far as running is concerned for me happened on the 8th of this month. I had been training for a charity 10k for around 9 weeks. Well low and behold, I was first place in the race! Not that it was the point of it (charity race) but I came in at 46:47 according to one of my teammates. That’s about 7:33/mi average. I’m very happiest with it. It helped raise money for children who had catastrophic injuries and I did well. So yay all around. #crosstrainers #run4miles
I am somewhat new to this blog and newsletter and I am so loving the motivation and inspiration! I am curious what people do in the “off season” I am doing a Halloween half, and I want to keep up the running but not stay in “training mode”. What are some thoughts, suggestions to maintain that?
Finally, rain here in western Washington. The weather report says we have not had any but a few drizzles since July 4th. I must admit it was getting pretty dry!
So back to normal with the Fall temps and falling leaves--92 the other day, but we'll be in the 50s from now on until Spring.
Still looking for a place to move to, so running is pretty sporadic--the Recreation dept. is repairing the trails, as well, so it is a good excuse to enjoy the changing seasons. Come November, I'll start Marathon training. . .
No problem on you changing the newsletters around. I'll look forward to them--always some interesting thoughts. What kind of evening class are you taking? I know my coach was taking an online intensive on Digital Marketing, so she had to change her schedule, too. . .
Have a wonderful run. I'll see what I can get in. Sunday looks nice and warm and sunny, so I'll be out then! Have fun!! :)
Ran yesterday in leaf fall and it was interesting. The wind was gusting and cold weather and dry summer contributed to an earlier drop. Actually had a short distance where it affected the ability to see the trail both on intensity and ground coverage. The colors made the whole thing a little surreal but beautiful.
Good blog Terrell, my question for all is once you’ve completed a milestone- what next and how to keep motivation? I did my first 1/2 marathon 2 weeks ago which was great to work towards but feeling abit- what next?! I don’t want to leave it much longer before getting out again- anyone else struggle with next steps after an achievement?
I am leaving my job of 13 years next week, so this week has been a stressful whirlwind of emotions and transition. The routine and consistency of running has really kept me grounded, and feeling like this is all going to be OK. I am still the same person. :)
Chiming in with a goal achieved :))) I've been running half my life and at higher volumes since the start of 2020, which always makes people ask if I'm training for a half or full marathon, ultra etc. I don't really like races! I run for the enjoyment, endorphins and to stay strong. But since 2020 I was training for something specific - not even a run. I wanted to bombproof my body for a 2022 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. 5300 miles of mostly running, some urban hiking with loaded pack, before I ever touched the trail - twice its total length. Happy to report that the training worked and my body held up :) on September 26th I finished hiking from Mexico to Canada, continuous footpath. Now it's back to running! For now, for its own sake. Hope I can find another enormous goal to get stoked about soon :)
Happy Friday! It's cold and sunny here too and glad to get my run in later this morning. I'm recovery from Sunday's marathon and excited I qualified for Boston! I hope to run it in 2024. (anyone else?) A great way to end this year that started out very scary and overwhelming with my husbands cancer diagnosis. "I've still got a reason to praise." Have an amazing weekend! :)
I ran my first 10K this week in Austin, TX!! Very proud of myself, this month also marks my one year anniversary with running. It's been a very rewarding experience, thank you for inspiring us Terrell.
Hello!
So glad to have found this newsletter!
I've been thinking/writing about ways to apply the wisdoms of running to parenting. But I would love to hear from other folks-- what lessons have you learned from running that you use as a parent? Thank you for your input!
Consider the Jack and Jill Half or Full … the full takes you through a 2.6 mile abandoned rail tunnel. North Bend WA outside Seattle.
Well an exciting thing as far as running is concerned for me happened on the 8th of this month. I had been training for a charity 10k for around 9 weeks. Well low and behold, I was first place in the race! Not that it was the point of it (charity race) but I came in at 46:47 according to one of my teammates. That’s about 7:33/mi average. I’m very happiest with it. It helped raise money for children who had catastrophic injuries and I did well. So yay all around. #crosstrainers #run4miles
I am somewhat new to this blog and newsletter and I am so loving the motivation and inspiration! I am curious what people do in the “off season” I am doing a Halloween half, and I want to keep up the running but not stay in “training mode”. What are some thoughts, suggestions to maintain that?
Finally, rain here in western Washington. The weather report says we have not had any but a few drizzles since July 4th. I must admit it was getting pretty dry!
So back to normal with the Fall temps and falling leaves--92 the other day, but we'll be in the 50s from now on until Spring.
Still looking for a place to move to, so running is pretty sporadic--the Recreation dept. is repairing the trails, as well, so it is a good excuse to enjoy the changing seasons. Come November, I'll start Marathon training. . .
No problem on you changing the newsletters around. I'll look forward to them--always some interesting thoughts. What kind of evening class are you taking? I know my coach was taking an online intensive on Digital Marketing, so she had to change her schedule, too. . .
Have a wonderful run. I'll see what I can get in. Sunday looks nice and warm and sunny, so I'll be out then! Have fun!! :)
Ran yesterday in leaf fall and it was interesting. The wind was gusting and cold weather and dry summer contributed to an earlier drop. Actually had a short distance where it affected the ability to see the trail both on intensity and ground coverage. The colors made the whole thing a little surreal but beautiful.
Good blog Terrell, my question for all is once you’ve completed a milestone- what next and how to keep motivation? I did my first 1/2 marathon 2 weeks ago which was great to work towards but feeling abit- what next?! I don’t want to leave it much longer before getting out again- anyone else struggle with next steps after an achievement?
I am leaving my job of 13 years next week, so this week has been a stressful whirlwind of emotions and transition. The routine and consistency of running has really kept me grounded, and feeling like this is all going to be OK. I am still the same person. :)
Happy Friday! Can’t wait to go for a run as well!
Gearing up for 10 miles tomorrow, fingers crossed! If you're open to share, what class are you taking?
Chiming in with a goal achieved :))) I've been running half my life and at higher volumes since the start of 2020, which always makes people ask if I'm training for a half or full marathon, ultra etc. I don't really like races! I run for the enjoyment, endorphins and to stay strong. But since 2020 I was training for something specific - not even a run. I wanted to bombproof my body for a 2022 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. 5300 miles of mostly running, some urban hiking with loaded pack, before I ever touched the trail - twice its total length. Happy to report that the training worked and my body held up :) on September 26th I finished hiking from Mexico to Canada, continuous footpath. Now it's back to running! For now, for its own sake. Hope I can find another enormous goal to get stoked about soon :)
Happy Friday! It's cold and sunny here too and glad to get my run in later this morning. I'm recovery from Sunday's marathon and excited I qualified for Boston! I hope to run it in 2024. (anyone else?) A great way to end this year that started out very scary and overwhelming with my husbands cancer diagnosis. "I've still got a reason to praise." Have an amazing weekend! :)