Grandma Runs!

Grandma Runs: a blog about Fitness, Aging, and Life

Reflections Of My Past

This will not be one of my typical blogs about running, although it will certainly be mentioned. Occasionally I have something else on my mind that I have to get in writing. Today happens to be one of those days. I am in Northwest Indiana with my friend Kim. She is presenting professional development at…

July 10, 2012
It’s too stinkin’ hot!

I am a self-professed lover-of-all-things-summer. I love hot weather; I love sitting on my deck in the sun with a great book; I love working up a good sweat on a run. Hamburgers on the grill, sleeping in, fresh corn on the cob, ice cream – what could be better? Temperatures for two weeks over 100…

July 7, 2012
Another First…

I have never belonged to a gym. I didn’t think I would be dedicated enough to spend the money, and I could run outside with no cost (other than shoes and clothes for every season and a GPS watch and an Ipod…). That all changed this morning. Addison and I got up early, went to…

July 2, 2012
Why Run?

I follow several fitness and running sites on Facebook, and they often ask why runners run. It seems that each time they ask, I could give a different answer. And sometimes I have no idea why I continue to run – those are the days running isn’t going so well. There are so many reasons to…

June 25, 2012
For My Father

On this Father’s Day, I cannot help but think of loss. My father, Rex Greenland, died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 42; I was seven. Though I was young and have few memories of my dad, I have many memories of the day he died. The night before, my sister, Bobbi,…

June 17, 2012
Stop Eating Crap!

The title is directed at me. I am sure that you enjoy a nice healthy meal and you eat veggies and fruits for between-meal snacks. Me? I eat crap. A lot. I have no self-control when it comes to eating. Just in case you think I am exaggerating, here’s a rundown of yesterday’s intake: Breakfast –…

June 12, 2012
Running a 5k with daughter – check!

About a year ago, I began to create a bucket list. I had always had some ideas, but hadn’t taken the time to write them down. I believe that we are more likely to meet our goals and go after our dreams if we actually put them in writing. Some of the items on my…

May 29, 2012
Running a Mini

First, let me say that this is my second writing of this post. I wrote over 2000 words, hit post, and it disappeared! I had spent a lot of time on that one, so with any luck, this one will go through. Anyway…here goes round two… As I was lined up with 18,000 other runners…

April 30, 2012
Nana’s Gonna Run 13.1!

The weekend is upon us. The weekend of the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon, that is. Gary and I have been planning this weekend for months, and I am thrilled it is finally here, but with it comes apprehension. I am pretty certain I can bust out 13.1 miles. The adrenaline rush from the other 17,999…

April 27, 2012
Run On, Friends

I cannot believe it’s been a month since I even looked at my blog. Spring is always incredibly busy for our family; Addison is on the tennis team, academic teams, and in We the Youth (a leadership program). Gary and I have been training for the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon that takes place next weekend,…

April 21, 2012