Running Success
Why? Seriously. It is the question any sane person might ask themselves prior to lacing up for a long run. Yet, I, like thousands of other Mother Runners, keep doing it. In 2011 I ran across northern Wisconsin and [...]
Running Insanity
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” This cliche, oftentimes misattributed to Einstein, rings true in my life. That said, this middle-aged Mama is finding that as I evolve, so does my [...]
TMI: When Nature Doesn’t Call
Total disclaimer: This is a TMI post about a daily occurrence I never really thought about until it stopped happening. Yep. I’m going there. Constipation. Similar to many mother runners, I care a lot about my health. I’ve spent [...]
Yoga: Just Start at the Beginning
My 45-year old body recently reminded me I’m no longer in my 20s. It happened after a marathon Christmas present wrapping session, when I sat on the floor cross-legged. At the time, it seemed like a good idea. But, when [...]
(Mostly) Grateful for My Nail Techs
A few of my pedicure pals after closing out the season with a 10K. Over a decade ago, I drank a few too many mojitos and proudly proclaimed I was training for a half-marathon. I was not. [...]
Cottage Cheese and Cross-Training: The Joys of Perimenopause
Beth enjoying some lake time. This post is going to be a bit vulnerable and perhaps a bit TMI so feel free to close your window now. I’m 45 and have a uterus, hence, I’ve begun the beautiful [...]
Race Report: Madeline Island Half-Marathon
I kicked off 2023 with COVID-19, a broken treadmill and a Christmas kitten that landed me in the ER after he attempted to blind me by scratching my eyeball. It was around this time my friend Alisa suggested we [...]
My Continuous Glucose Monitoring Experiment
My annual labs claim I’m healthy. Let’s be frank, though. I’ve struggled with PCOS symptoms for decades. And genetics aren’t in my favor; my father’s leg was amputated after a dime sized cut on the bottom of his foot refused [...]
The Gift of Grace
I don’t know about you but despite my best intentions, the holiday frenzy tends to wear on my nerves. Perhaps it is my introverted tendencies or my stoic Scandinavian roots that rebel against the togetherness and emotional baggage (both [...]
Atomic Habits: One Year Later
James Clear and his Atomic Habits entered my life a year ago with some simple suggestions on small changes I could make to have a big impact on my life. I’ll admit I was a skeptic. That said, I [...]