fitness – The Yuppie Homesteader

Why I run (again).

Let’s be clear: I’m no one’s definition of a runner. I was that girl once and I am proud to say that I have a marathon under my belt. I will also mention that the marathon was nearly 15 years ago. Still, this winter I did start my version of running again – albeit basicallyContinue reading “Why I run (again).”

My “what’s next?”

Yesterday, we nearly completed piers 7 and 8 for our new deck. We have 9 and 10 left to go next weekend. After that? Well, we can start framing. We eventually need to dig and pour a cement pad for the stairs, which my husband insists on placing piers underneath to avoid frost heave, butContinue reading “My “what’s next?””

Race weekend!

I’m headed out to DC this weekend for the Marine Corps Marathon and 10K. Spoiler alert: I’m in the 10K. Years ago – 2011, to be exact – I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. These days? I haven’t really even trained for the 10K but I can run at least four miles still. I shouldContinue reading “Race weekend!”