Category Archives: Exercise

Out and About

Posted on May 30, 2015 by renbog

This morning I decided to do my first run in Mumbai. Boy, did I get my butt kicked! The park across the street from my dad’s apartment is a beautiful setting for a run. Palm trees and numerous exotic plants … Continue reading →

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Fixation Finished

Posted on March 1, 2015 by renbog

I admitted to my husband and best cheerleader this morning that I ma having a crisis. I am so fixated on running this half marathon at the beginning of May that I fear I may be causing myself physical and … Continue reading →

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Learned All About IT

Posted on February 16, 2015 by renbog

About a month ago I started having pain in my left hip when I would run. I started out thinking maybe I just hurt my back but when the pain didn’t abate and actually became much worse, I knew something … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z — K: KKKKK (as in 5K)

Posted on April 12, 2014 by renbog

I am writing this just after finishing a 2 mile run. The weather is perfect for an outdoor run — mid 50’s, slight breeze, slightly overcast. And I felt good the entire 2 miles. My running has been inconsistent lately, … Continue reading →

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Blogging A to Z: E — Exercise

Posted on April 5, 2014 by renbog

I am sure that many people find it hard to believe that I exercise pretty regularly, being a fat chick and all. But I do. It’s 3 – 4 times a week, and I try to mix it up between … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Am a Morning Person

Posted on February 28, 2014 by renbog

I slept horribly last night so I didn’t go to the gym and run like I wanted to do.  So I decided to hit the indoor running track after work since we got done today at 1:15.  I was slightly … Continue reading →

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My First 5K Didn’t Kill Me

Posted on December 14, 2013 by renbog

I did my very first 5K today in 56:29.  That’s not even close to the time I wanted for my first 5K — I was hoping for like 45 minutes or less.  But I also expected to be running in … Continue reading →

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What I Have Learned Along the Way….

Posted on November 27, 2013 by renbog

As a new runner, I am learning so many new things.  Here are just a few. My body is capable of so much more than I realized.  I’m almost 47, I’m pretty overweight, but I can run 2 miles (even … Continue reading →

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Confidence Boost

Posted on November 16, 2013 by renbog

This morning I got up with the intention of running for a mile then doing a combination of walking/running for another 2 miles. I was going to use my outdoor route. I like running outside better than inside, especially in … Continue reading →

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Slow and Steady Finishes the Race

Posted on November 15, 2013 by renbog

A new struggle is erupting in my mind in my quest to run my first 5K in the middle of December.  I do two different running routines: one is what I call an “easy run”.  The other is what I … Continue reading →

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