Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Shut Up, Garmin After each of my rides and my walk this past week, Garmin (affiliate link) had to nerve to tell me that my workout was unproductive. LOL I’ve got to do a little research to see why, but perhaps it’s due to my average heart rate – I […] The post Weekly RunDown: May 28 – June 3 / Unproductive Workouts appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Memorial Day As we enjoy time with family and friends over a three-day holiday weekend, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor our military members who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. These heroes gave the […] The post Weekly RunDown: May 21 – 27 / Remembering That Memorial Day is More Than Just a Three-Day Weekend appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   A Lackluster Week of Training After talking last week about how strength training is as routine to me as brushing my teeth, I missed my Wednesday lifting session. With a much lighter than normal Wednesday work schedule, I slept in until 6 AM and jumped into a paperwork […] The post Weekly RunDown: May 14 – 20 / Getting Off Track appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Strength Training The first time I was introduced to lifting weights was in college when I took a strength training class. Even as a health and physical education major, it was an elective class because at the time – I’m aging myself here – strength training was not […] The post Weekly RunDown: May 7 – 13 / Strength Training, How it Started for Me appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Last DIY Project… For a While I’ve done it again… While I don’t love painting, I love a good challenge and certainly enjoy the refreshed look a good paint job can give furniture, or in this particular case, the built-ins in our master bedroom.  The entire time while […] The post Weekly RunDown: April 24 – 29 and April 30 – May 6 / Another RunDown Twofer Thanks to Another Huge DIY Project appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Gotta Love a Good DIY Project Oh, hey there, remember me? It’s been a busy two weeks! In addition to working, working out, and managing a house, I decided there was no time like the present to finally tackle a big DIY project that I’d been putting off […] The post Weekly RunDown: April 9 – 15 and April 16 – 23 / A RunDown Twofer Thanks to a Huge DIY Project appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Following Up on Choosing a Sport Thanks for everyone’s input on my question last week regarding the possibility of making cycling my summer sport and running my winter sport. I think I have a plan and once the weather improves to the point to where I’m riding outside […] The post Weekly RunDown: April 2 – 8 / Happy to Have a Plan appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Focusing on the Current As I build my running miles back up to the staggering 6-9 mile per week I was running prior to my calf injury, I’ve got a big decision to make. Do I ramp the mileage back up during cycling season or do I keep […] The post Weekly RunDown: March 26 – April 1 / Choosing a Sport appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

~ Runfessions ~ A collection of statements admitting that one is guilty of a variety of running crimes…   It’s time again to join in on the fun and clear my conscience of recent running, biking, fitness, nutrition, and life in general faux pas. I know I’ll feel better when I’m done, and maybe, just maybe, I’ll give […] The post Runfessions of a Klutzy, Bouncing Off the Walls Vivid Dreamer appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links   Yay for Spring With spring officially arriving on Monday, I was super pumped that the weather would start getting warm enough for this softie to ride outside again and sure enough, by Thursday, the weather cooperated beautifully. Here’s to many more springlike days in the near future!    […] The post Weekly RunDown: March 19 – 25 / Taking Advantage of Getting Outside for Riding appeared first on Deb Runs ..read more