Taking a break from my blog this week. I didn't want to leave you without reading material so I dug into the Funatical Runner archives and pulled out this post from August 5, 2014. I updated it just a bit. Happy New Year! For as long as I can remember, I have heard people telling someone … Continue reading Like A Girl
Running the USA 2015
I have spent the last year crisscrossing the United States in my pursuit of running an endurance race in each of the 50 states. I ran races in cold weather and warm weather, up mountains and along beaches, checking off 12 more states. My travels also gave me an opportunity to see the rich tapestry … Continue reading Running the USA 2015
Running in the Low Country
It is pleasant to finish the year with one of the nicest half marathons I have run. On Saturday I ran the Kiawah Island Half Marathon in South Carolina's Low Country. Anyone looking for a South Carolina race for their 50 State challenge should look at running this one. It is a good one! There … Continue reading Running in the Low Country
7x7x7
When I was a child, my mother read poems to me before I went to bed. One of my favorites was a poem called “The Animal Store” by Rachel Field. It was one that was easy for me to memorize. When I got older (and the cost of animals increased with inflation), I changed the … Continue reading 7x7x7
Uphill or Down?
I am always on the lookout for a new way to add adventure and exercise to my life. Don’t get me wrong - I enjoy running but sometimes I wonder if there isn’t something else that I could be doing. My husband likes to bike so cycling adventures frequently catch my eye. Recently I came … Continue reading Uphill or Down?
Not Just Running, Racing
I run a lot of half marathons and marathons but in reality, for me they aren’t races. As the funatical runner, I am drawn to races with themes such as the Flying Pig or the MO’ Cowbell, or races that allow me to run some place interesting, like down the Las Vegas Strip at night. It … Continue reading Not Just Running, Racing
Do It Now
My step-father could best be described as a grumpy old man. He was a World War II veteran having served in Europe as a bombardier on a B17. He was an opinionated man who was stuck in a bygone era. He liked Manhattans and martinis. He didn’t like animals or little kids. He refused … Continue reading Do It Now
The Buddy System
When I was in grade school, the teacher would often pair students up with buddies. You held your buddy’s hand as you walked from the classroom to the library or gym. Your buddy was there to make sure you didn’t get lost. It was probably the easiest way for the teacher to control the children that … Continue reading The Buddy System
Goals: To Have or Not to Have
I use to tell people to be careful setting goals because they could kill you. Goals can become the monkey on your back that drives you to do things maybe you shouldn’t be doing. I would classify myself as being very goal oriented. Having a to-do list and checking things off gives me a sense … Continue reading Goals: To Have or Not to Have
The Marine Corps Marathon
I usually tell people that there are 3 kinds of marathons (perhaps a bit oversimplified). First, there are the runDisney races where you run through the various theme parks at Disneyland and DisneyWorld. Those races are extremely popular with runners who love anything Disney and will even run dressed up as Disney characters. When I … Continue reading The Marine Corps Marathon
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 