Posts Tagged ‘Saturday morning running’

                  Cold air hit my lungs as soon as we started puffing up Chautauqua.  The goal was to run and out and back on the Mesa Trail from Chautauqua up to the old radio tower site.  This was a moderately short distance run at a mere 5.85 miles, but because of the sheer amount [...]

During my mid-week run today all I could think about was the fact that I needed to cut my run short so I could get home and get to work. I’ve designated Thursdays as my one day during the week when I have no appointments or commitments; it’s my writing day and completely sacred. After [...]

I’ve gotten snap-happy with my camera this week.  I have a Nikon CoolPix S630 that fits easily in my hand.  On an early-morning run the other day I took pictures of things that I always look forward to seeing on my regular 4.5 mile loop around Louisville.  I noticed a trend in the pictures; apparently [...]

“I’ll be there, don’t know how I’ll do.  Had a lovely flu last week that turned into bronchitis with a side dish of sinus infection.  Will do my best, and will try not to die on the trail.  You’ll know I’m there by the phlegmy cough that follows you around the wilderness.  — Lara”  That’s [...]

I didn’t run this week.  I’m tired.  Bone-weary tired, depressed tired, so tired my eyes sting.  I would cry with how exhausted I am except crying requires effort and I can’t muster the energy to shed water. I wake up in the morning more exhausted than when I went to bed.  A sound sleep is [...]