Author Archives: beebold1

Fuel for the Run, Fuel for Life

Posted on August 4, 2015 by beebold1

Runners often talk about proper “fuel” for a run.  Usually it refers to the nutrition your body needs to provide energy and stamina to carry you through the long run.  Last week, though, a thought occurred to me and has stuck … Continue reading →

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10 Things a New Runner Needs for Summer Training

Posted on July 22, 2015 by beebold1

When I returned to running, I was a relatively new single mom on a very low income.   My funds were very limited at the time, but I knew I needed to get healthy and running was my method of … Continue reading →

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Q&A with David: What My Husband Thinks About Me Running

Posted on July 20, 2015 by beebold1

I was inspired by T-Rex Runner and her recent post about what her husband thinks about her running and I figured this was a good way to reintroduce myself to blogging.  I’m just going to tell you upfront, my husband apparently … Continue reading →

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Beyond My Belief

Posted on October 12, 2014 by beebold1

Last night, I was asked to participate in a word association game.  For this, I was to hold onto the first word or phrase that popped in my head when presented with the word.  Why don’t you do the same? Ready? … Continue reading →

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FFTT Final Week

Posted on October 11, 2014 by beebold1

I got a little behind…  ahem… 5 weeks… posting about our training but my team keeps me honest.  During our final group run today, they started asking “HEY!  What about all the pictures we stopped for?” Well, I have a … Continue reading →

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FFTT Week 6

Posted on September 6, 2014 by beebold1

Happy Friday! I saw quite a few of you out at the “Run with Meb” event. Wasn’t he just amazing? So humble and funny! A couple of things I took away from Meb at this event: Blisters – Meb called … Continue reading →

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FFTT Week 5

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beebold1

I hope you are having a great day!  This week has been hectic and I haven’t been able to get my runs in like I normally do.  When my schedule gets out of whack, I get feel out of whack, … Continue reading →

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FFTT Week 4

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beebold1

I am very proud of your performance on Saturday.  First of all, for the number that showed up in the drizzle.  33 out of 41 were there, ready to run!  I was so impressed!  Getting out there on those nasty … Continue reading →

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FFTT Week 3

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beebold1

First, I just want to say how proud I am of everyone and their efforts on Saturday!  It was a hot, soupy mess, but y’all rocked it out! A collected a few questions on the run on Saturday that I … Continue reading →

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FFTT Week 2

Posted on August 28, 2014 by beebold1

A little gear tip:  you’ll almost always see me wearing a visor when I run.  It keeps the rain out of my eyes and I don’t have to take time wiping my face while running.  It’s also great for sunny … Continue reading →

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