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Blune Day 16: Lets talk, running with asthma
It is no secret that I have allergy induced asthma. I get the question a lot from people who want to run “how do you run with asthma”? Well folks read on. I wanted to outline ways that I run and help myself keep motivated and my lungs healthy when doing a sport that is literally about your lungs. Okay, first make sure it’s … Read More Blune Day 16: Lets talk, running with asthma
Blune Day 8: Lets talk: Doubt
We have all known about the classic runners body for years, slim hips, small chest, long legs. None of which I have. Women are constantly bombarded with images of who is the ideal fitness person, who the ideal runner is, who can run, that only certain bodies can exercise, that if you are a bit on the heavy side you must be trying to … Read More Blune Day 8: Lets talk: Doubt
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Let’s Talk Motivation
It’s snowing. It’s raining. It’s too hot. I’m tired. All excuses we all as runners have used before. Lately in my city, it’s been so snowy, and guess who doesn’t plow the sidewalks? The city. They are markers for ankle sprains and sore hips. I have been missing more runs than I’d like and the reasons have been two fold: I’ve been lacking motivation … Read More Let’s Talk Motivation
Running: the Winter Edit
The main question I get from non-runners: how do you run in the snow? How do you run in the cold? And it got me thinking, how do I run in the cold? I have grown up with a mother who ran in -30 at 5:30 am with a head lamp…so you could say I had an advantage in terms of having someone to … Read More Running: the Winter Edit
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Things I liked and did in November
This is a bit late, forgive me its been quite the month! It just flew by! This month was really good, but also full of assignments, midterms, etc. Without further ado here are things I liked and did in the month of November. Personal training. Is this a cheesy and weird thing to say I like? I have really found a groove in my … Read More Things I liked and did in November
Running Tips for Beginners
I would like to begin this post by saying that I am by no means a running coach, a personal trainer or a kin major. But I am what my mother would call “a serious runner”. I grew up with my mom running all the time, just doing the casual 16km a weekend no big deal. Every time I would start running with her … Read More Running Tips for Beginners
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My First 10K race
Well folks. I did it. My first 10K race done. Let’s go back to the beginning starting with my arrival at the park. I get there and line up with all the other 5K and 10K trail racers. These other 10K people looked rather serious and were wearing trail runners. By golly at this point I knew I made a terrible mistake: not by … Read More My First 10K race
A shoe update
Well, in case you were wondering, running has become a part of my life that is a habit, like brushing your teeth or wearing your retainer or wearing red lipstick, as I said a habit. I wanted to make a post about the three pairs of shoes I have used on this fun journey to discovering how many blisters my toes can get the … Read More A shoe update
A Wee Running Update
Well folks, its been a hot minute since I have written on here about running. Well, in March, March 4th to be exact I got injured. The outer part of my foot was so sore I could hardly put weight on it. I waited a week, ran again, re-injured my foot even more. I waited another week, ran again and re-injured it again. At … Read More A Wee Running Update
De-Stressing During Exams
HELLO HUMANS. I have seen on social media several people several stressing over exams and studying at all hours, and worrying about their marks so I wanted to do a blog post outlining a few ways that you can destress. Find a hobby that is actually fun. No don’t go to the gym if that doesn’t make you happy like people tell you to … Read More De-Stressing During Exams
Week 5
So week five has come and gone. I started this week excited that it was FINALLY going to be November! Which means many assignments, upcoming finals but also one of two of my favourite things; Christmas decorating and finding the PERFECT gift for my loved ones. Monday , Halloween. Yes I’m 90 and did not go out for Halloween because I was baking cookies … Read More Week 5
Week the fourth
Well this week was by far the hardest, but also the best week I’ve had. Not just because I was finally going home to see my wee Buttons but because I ran outside for the first time in a LONG time. Sunday, yes I changed the day because as you may know I had to change my Wednesday! Anyway, it’s a Sunday so the … Read More Week the fourth
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