Glad I went running early. The air outside now smells like we're standing over a burning garbage pit. Which may not be far from the truth. Putrid. #CaliforniaBurning #GodBlesstheFireFighters
Fire Season
Run with a Mask or No?
I debated with myself a bit yesterday about how I would approach the morning. I needed to complete two runs by Sunday to stay on track with RunBet but the air and the heat this week have been unusually challenging. The sky has been red--the sun blocked by haze and smoke. I posted before and... Continue Reading →
All I need is the air that I breathe…
After a couple of sleepless nights and a day off from running, I decided I had better get out there and run. I’m particularly a super committed runner, but when I have a #RunBet going (and I do at the moment) it is enough to make me push my limits. I knew it was going... Continue Reading →
Wear a mask.
Thinking about all of you out there near the fires. Be safe. If you have an N95, please wear it! Particle inhalation is no joke. Save your lungs!
Trauma Is Cumulative
Having a few moments today where I kinda want to crawl under the covers and wait there until January. I now understand how past trauma can actually be cumulative. Say, a person who hasn't dealt with too much stress in their lives could perhaps manage an acute crisis slightly better than a person who has... Continue Reading →
Outdoor Running in Record Heat
This morning at about 5 AM Pacific, I posted the following worry on Facebook : OK, so water, a bit of black coffee, water. A bit of salt…I should be fine out there, right? I mean, I used to run in this kind of weather in Texas, in Basic, when I was in my 20s…and... Continue Reading →
