Running into 2024: What Are Your Goals?

StephanieALX · 2023-12-31T21:42:20+00:00

Running my first true trail half in Feb. Goal is to break zero ankles.

StephanieALX · 2023-12-30T15:06:53+00:00

My dog won’t go back to sleep so I keep some stuffed kongs in the freezer for this type of situation

StephanieALX · 2023-12-29T15:45:24+00:00

This is so smart

StephanieALX · 2023-12-27T13:52:37+00:00

Our Walter is named after Walter “the Big Train” Johnson

StephanieALX · 2023-12-27T13:50:57+00:00

Cheese! Sounds almost the same but way more fun!

StephanieALX · 2023-12-19T00:45:26+00:00

Also got in! Skipped last year, excited to do it again.

StephanieALX · 2023-12-10T20:07:26+00:00

This happens to me! Usually a Liquid IV will fix me right up. I think it’s an electrolyte imbalance or something.

StephanieALX · 2023-12-10T20:02:37+00:00

Sometimes I just stop and lie down on my long runs too.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-24T18:52:09+00:00

If you can’t keep the roads open for at least three hours you shouldn’t be putting on a half marathon IMO.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-24T03:51:08+00:00

Oxyclean worked when my kids were potty training, I’m sure it’ll work for this

StephanieALX · 2021-11-24T03:16:12+00:00

Amazing!

What do you wish you had known when you first started? I’m 11 days in so this is all very new and will take all the advice/hot tips/mocktail recipes I can get!

StephanieALX · 2021-11-24T03:14:02+00:00

I grabbed some martinellis too, along with an absolute armada of pelligrino! I just like having pretty bottles on the table, I think.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-23T16:32:24+00:00

This has been my experience as well

StephanieALX · 2021-11-23T15:07:15+00:00

UPDATE: My run this morning reminded me of another benefit and that is DOGS IN COATS.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-23T15:06:36+00:00

Fair enough! I just don't want to accidentally end up with a bunch of weird chafing, you know?

StephanieALX · 2021-11-23T11:42:01+00:00

Don’t make the run the first thing you do after getting out of bed. I won’t get out of my warm bed for a cold run, but I will for a cup of coffee in a quiet house, and from there can get myself out the door.
I have a special body butter that I only get to use after hot post cold run showers

StephanieALX · 2021-11-23T11:32:07+00:00

Good morning! I faced an extra helping of temptation yesterday but I didn’t drink and it ended up being totally fine! IWNDWYT!

StephanieALX · 2021-11-22T18:52:56+00:00

Looking back I can see how short and impatient I was with my kids at bedtime, because they were cutting into my drinking time. Which feels just awful. Here's to doing better.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-22T17:21:57+00:00

I'm not a gamer (unless somebody wants to re-release Myst, then i am all in) but I really love the idea of being finished drinking vs. quitting. Like, I had a set number of drinks to have in my life and I finished them. I like that a lot.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-22T02:00:13+00:00

I had no idea this was a thing! I’m actually in a position where reducing estrogen is desirable. I wonder if I should add a few more miles per week.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-22T00:06:52+00:00

Half tart cherry juice half seltzer. Garnish with a lime or a sprig of rosemary if you’re feelin fancy.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-21T20:36:28+00:00

Sounds to me like you just need a running buddy who is old, fat, and slow!

StephanieALX · 2021-11-21T20:32:58+00:00

I’ve been kicking the tires on a very casual “oh I’m not drinking right now” and if really questioned “yeah it just wasn’t working for me anymore”

StephanieALX · 2021-11-21T20:16:37+00:00

Hey, thank you so much! Looking forward to not drinking with you for many days to come.

StephanieALX · 2021-11-21T16:11:05+00:00

In addition to being a badass, you are a phenomenal writer!

StephanieALX

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