Fall Transitions

October 2022

The weather here in Georgia has been great so far this month. (We didn’t even get much of the effects of Hurricane Ian that we were expecting. Thank you, Mother Nature!)

The humidity of summer is gone. Evenings and mornings are cool. Overnights are downright cold, but the days are perfect. Blue skies with temperatures in the 70’s. I feel like I’m back in San Diego County!

It’s a great time to be outside getting your runs/walks on and participating in races. One thing I did notice during my last 5k was I needed to put more thought into my fall race wardrobe. For several months now I haven’t had to actually think about what to wear each weekend. It’s was easy: tank top, shorts, sports bra, short socks, shoes, visor, sunglasses, sunscreen. Also nice, but not necessary, are after race slides/flip flops and a clean shirt to wear to breakfast. 

When the mornings are cold, but you know once you start moving you’re going to get hot, you have to think about what to wear when!  At the October 1st Express Your SuperPower 5k/10k, it was super chilly at check-in time. I had on my “Chilly Willy 2020”(appropriate:) long-sleeve, lightweight hoodie shirt over my tank, my running shorts and my long socks. I love this shirt because it’s easy to take off and wrap around my waist when I get hot. It did not come off at this race though! 

At check-in I really questioned whether the shorts were a good idea because I was so cold. Turns out, the combination of the long-sleeve shirt and shorts worked out great! After the race, however, I could have used a pair of sweats over the shorts. I need to add that to my post-race checklist. 

So many decisions as the weather gets cooler. It gets worse as we head into winter — vest, jacket, gloves, hat, etc. It’s all a part of the fun of running year-round! I’m so very grateful to be able to participate in races; to be outside and to enjoy the seasons, along with my husband and friends I’ve made along the way. 

I’m looking forward to Tina’s Cat Run 5k in Ballground on October 15 (where I will be proudly sporting my kitty socks:), and Five Star’s Running Scared 5k/13k on October 22 in Dawsonville. Hope to see you there and if you are, please say Hi!

Happy Running!

Kerry

Express Your SuperPower 5k/10k. 10/1/22. Beautiful chilly morning. I kept my long-sleeve the entire time. 

Volta a corrida juntos !! Uma de muitas que ainda vem! Http://naboavida.blog/ #running #runners #runningcouples #runkeeper #iwatchseries3 (em Oeiras, Portugal) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1RqeGHpJZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4jwdfs3d2t4d

Jay & Cierra, and their dog Echo.

Po krótkiej przerwie znowu pobiegane razem 😍😍😍😍😍 Uwielbiam te nasze wspólne truchtanie 😃 @parkrunpolska . . #jackruns #loveparkrun #love #bieganie #running #parkrunwarszawapraga #parkrunpolska #razem #biegajacemalzenstwo #runningcouple #runhappy #parkrun (w: parkrun Warszawa-Praga) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByKZ_JDoOAK/?igshid=mfiuxvane7j3

Nice run with @karla.yoga and my brother. Lots of hill here #strava #stravarun #runningfathers #runningfamily #runningfather #runningcouple #ers #nuunlife #honeystinger #sdhalfmarathontraining #sdhalfmarathon (at Civita Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY89MYhL4rW/?utm_medium=tumblr

𝑫Í𝑨 𝟑 𝒀 𝑺𝑬𝑮𝑼𝑵𝑫𝑶 𝑫Í𝑨 𝑫𝑬 𝑹𝑼𝑵𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝑬𝑵 𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑨𝑺 🔝Esta vez Oscar quiso improvisar y hacer una nueva ruta en el pueblo donde nos alojamos #elberron # Asturias 👏🏼Casi 5 kms pero sorpresa,más cuestas que bajadas ( mi tortura 😜) así que subir andando porque me esfuerzo demasiado y con mi enfermedad se mis límites. 💪🏼Correr a ritmo pero en poco desnivel bien,pero con mucho desnivel y sobreesfuerzo ya sabéis que con #fibromialgia #fatigacronica y #sensibilidadalesfuerzo no me conviene. 💯Mañana ya haremos una ruta más nivelada,eso espero y pido a Oscar por favor 🙏🏼 ❓❓❓𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 : 𝗤𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝗷𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼 𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗶𝗯𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗿 ❓👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗼 𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿í𝗼𝘀 #correrenpareja #runningcouple #runningfibromialgia #mamarunera #fibrorunera #runera #corrermola #correrenasturias #correresmipasión #correresvida #correrpormontaña #correrporlamontaña #jwspain #jwespaña #jworg #fibromialgia #ejerciciofibromialgia #parejasaludable #parejacoaches #parejaentrenadora #entrenadorespersonales #entrenadoresdevida #entrenadorespersonalizados #runningenpareja #ipreview via @preview.app (en El Berrón, Asturias, Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQsb36rjP5z/?utm_medium=tumblr

Como costumamos dizer, não somos um casal que um completa o outro, já somos completos sozinhos, o que fazemos é despertar o que existe de melhor um no outro, e por isso nos damos tão bem. . Te amo @julianaaugusto . #DiaDosNamorados #ValentinesDay #RunningCouple #Familia #InstaRunners #Love #US (Epcot At Disney World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBVidJWhd5l/?igshid=11uulus2urew

The tears didn’t come for me until I sat in the ice bath after my virtual marathon. - #Repost @runningthemarathon with @get_repost ・・・ Tag some who still ran their race despite all the circumstances. • • • • • • • • • #Runner #instarunner #runningmotivation #runitfast #runnerspace #runningtime #runningterritory #runningbuddies #runningmama #runninglove #runninggoal #roadrunning #runnerofinstagram #marathonmaniacs #marathonrunning #runningcouple #motherrunners #runningtraining #runnerswanderlust #marathonlife #marathonweekend #runninggirls #runnersoftheworld #runnersofflimits https://www.instagram.com/p/B_5HXG8Hg65/?igshid=1exir9kd2ifbi

I've finally noticed a pattern, Monday nights are not fast runs, they are not fun runs, they are not easy runs. In fact they are usually slower, a little "painful", and difficult to keep my mind focused on anything except "how much more do I have to do". But you know what? That's ok as long as i am recognizing that I'm not trying to PR, I'm not pushing my body beyond it's physical limits, and I'm being mindful to listen to my inner monologue when warning signs pop up and tune out all the rest of the noise. And even though I know my Monday nights are going to be difficult I also know that they are short lived (literally 40 min or less) and the feeling afterwards cannot be bought. Sometimes it is the best thing you can do to push yourself outside your comfort zone so that you can prepare yourself for the real challenges ahead. With all the uncertainty in our lives right now with covid-19 we all need something to take our minds off the stressors of news and media and for me exercise is that outlet. Hopefully you are able to get out there as well and take your mind off it all. #rungirlrun #running #runningdog #runningismytherapy #runningbuddies #runningcouple #🐕🏃‍♂️🏃🏼‍♀️ #🐕🏃🏼‍♀️❤ #dogrunner #doggyrunningbuddy #runafterwork #rundate #runwithus #dogmom #runningdogmom #🏃🏼‍♀️❤️ #doitforyou #letsgorunning #runningmeditation #runintherain #familyrunning #familyrunningcrew #coupleswhoruntogether #triathlontraining #whatsyourwhy #findyourwhy #pushyourlimits #outsideyourcomfortzone #liveoutsideyourcomfortzone #strugglebus https://www.instagram.com/p/B90d-EKJsJ-/?igshid=98mwhd3qutmu

Com chuva ou com sol: treino é treino -e hoje foi no @bradesco ! . É a preparação que nos aproxima dos nossos objetivos! . #Repost @teamcalladobr ・・・ Hoje eu, Carla (@corremulher) fui de #musculação enquanto o @calladomaciel treinou na pista. . E não é que consegui ainda dar uma de #paparazzi e fazer umas fotinhos dele? . #teamcallado #nadaresisteaotrabalho #marathon #maratón #42K #26miles #marathon #casal #running #runningcouple #treino #CorreCasal #CorreMulher #CorreCallado #EuTenhoumObjetivo #NaoVimAteAquiPraDesistirAgora #MaratonaDePortoAlegre #KikoTreinamentoEsportivo #CdD #pista (em Cidade De Deus) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qwca_lmZK/?igshid=sht4poo6g1g

Thanksgiving

November 2022

It’s Holiday time! Time to eat, time to drink, time to be with family (which may also lead to more eating and drinking:).

I love to cook and indulge in all the wonderful foods of a southern Thanksgiving & Christmas. Unfortunately, I have all the bad southern diseases DNA: HBP & cholesterol, diabetes, etc. For me, it’s very important I continue to make fitness a priority especially this time of year. Fortunately, I love doing 5k’s and there are plenty of them coming up to participate in and train for. 

Thanksgiving-related races are plentiful. Back in the day, there was only one Thanksgiving Day race that I was aware of and it was down in Atlanta. It still happens bigger and better than ever (Invesco Thanksgiving Day Half, 5k & Dash) but now there are so many more all around metro Atlanta. Turkey Trots, Giving Thanks, Gobble Wobbles & Tryptophans in various lengths to choose from. 

Five Star offers 3 options for their Thanksgiving races: Saturday, 11/19 Early Bird in Kennesaw, Sunday, 11/20 Get Basted in Cumming and on Thanksgiving Day 11/24 in Johns Creek. We will be doing the 11/20 Get Basted. Holiday-themed races continue into December and the New Year and I plan to make as many as I can. 

I can’t let a November post go without counting my running-related blessings.

I am very grateful I have the health to run (or walk) and continue to do 5k’s. I’ve gotten slower over the years, have more aches and pains, and no longer have a desire to increase race lengths, but I’m okay with all of that. 

I’m thankful my husband is now retired and has chosen to join me at the races. It’s so much more fun having him with me in the back of the pack instead of being there by myself. 

I’m thankful for the many people I’ve met while doing races. Some were only for one particular time & place, and others continue to be friends today. All have brought light into my life. 

I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you at an upcoming race.

Happy Running!

Kerry

My husband & I crossing the Finish Line at the 2018 Turkey Trot. 

The couple that runs together stays together. #runforlife #runningcouple #run #runnersofinstagram #runnerscommunity #run #runhappy #running #runnerlife #runnermotivation #runrunrun #runhappy #cagayandeoro #cagayandeorocity #misamisoriental #mindanao #philippines (at Gaston Park, CDO) https://www.instagram.com/p/BytWGDbn_Vj/?igshid=1h5c9knnisrg4

Jest sobota jest parkrun 😍😍😍 Razem najlepiej 😍😍 parkrun Warszawa Praga 👍👍👍 @parkrunpolska . . #jackruns #loveparkrun #parkrun #parkrunpolska #parkrunwarszawapraga #razem #razemnajlepiej #wspolnapasja #running #runningcouple #parkrunpoland #warszawa #parkskaryszewski #skaryszak #aktywnie #aktywnasobota (w: Park Skaryszewski) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2YpSOOIQw-/?igshid=r99cmcs2vsxz

Quick 5k up and down Cowles Mountain #strava #stravahike #runningfathers #runningfather #runningfamily #runningcouple #runningdads #runningdad #healthykidsrunningseries #healthykids #kidsrunningseries (at Cowles Mountain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX3lknzFdRA/?utm_medium=tumblr

The Beatles said it best, “I want to hold your hand.” Last weekend’s finish is one I’ll always remember. Love running with you 💚 #running #runningcouple #halffanatics #runatl #hotlantahalf #runshots #halfmarathon #marathoners #sundayrunday #runhappy (at Atlanta, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByoMNKCnfsx/?igshid=13soibyajeycg

Não precisamos de um dia especial para comemorar o dia dos namorados, mas já que existe um pq não reforçar ainda mais a parceria e aventuras que passamos juntos? . Minha parceira, incentivadora, batalhadora, criativa, enfim, várias qualidades que me deixam cada dia mais apaixonado. . #happyvalentinesday #ValentinesDay #RunningCouple #InstaLove (São Paulo, Brazil) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jVuMcB3bW/?igshid=4kpdxqe6ec97