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

A Mom, Two Daughters, and a German Go To Chicago…

…on a bus. The Megabus. This seemed like a great idea: big bus picks the four of us up in Louisville, drives us to Chicago, and deposits us right downtown. And all of this (four people, round trip) cost only $80. Heck, I couldn’t get gas for that price, let alone parking in Chicago. So,…

March 26, 2014
Drumroll, please…

I know – I just blogged last night, and I usually don’t blog twice in one week. However, I finally made a decision, and I want to share what gave me the kick in the butt I needed. After posting my whiny blog about being uncertain about my ability to complete the Derby Mini, I…

March 18, 2014
A Tough Decision

I made a deal with myself. If I could run nine miles this past weekend, I would sign up for the Derby Mini. I ran nine miles. I haven’t signed up. I just keep going back and forth and back and forth. I eeked out nine miles without walking, but at a slow pace; I…

March 17, 2014
Random Running and other Gobbledygook

It’s one of those nights that I feel the need to write, but don’t have anything very specific to write about, so prepare to read random crap in no particular order (feel free to click the little X in the upper right-hand corner). This evening I was determined that once I got home, I was…

March 12, 2014
The End of an Era…

Maybe it isn’t the end of an era, but it is the end of something I love. This week was my last official week of teaching Zumba. This is my second school year teaching Zumba (yes, teachers gauge time based on school years), and I have so enjoyed the opportunity to share a fun form…

February 27, 2014
Another Snow Day…

UGH! It’s Thursday, and we’ve been to school a little over one-half day this week. We are now going to be going after Memorial Day, and from experience, I know the kids are finished long before the holiday weekend. Keeping them on task after Memorial Day is like herding cats. Teachers should probably start stocking…

February 6, 2014
Not a Battle I Planned to Fight…

I am going to step away from writing about fitness today because, as you know, when something else is on my mind, I just have to take time to write about it. So what’s on my mind this week? The same-sex marriage ban that is currently being tossed around in Indianapolis. A year ago, I…

February 2, 2014
Fitness Friday

I don’t really know why I chose that title, other than I do like alliteration. It is Friday, but it’s doubtful any fitness will take place since we, once again, have a snow day. I also did seven pretty intense workouts the past four days, so a little rest might be in order. However, as…

January 17, 2014
About Running…

I went for a five-mile run yesterday to end 2013. Because I hadn’t run much in about nine months, I was determined to get a decent run in. I have surely missed my running life. It wasn’t a terrible run, but it was difficult. My stomach didn’t feel great, my right knee (the one I…

January 1, 2014
See ya 2013!

I always write an Old Year/New Year post, and it’s typically long, jumbled, and possibly somewhat boring, but it’s also my way of processing the old year, and welcoming what’s to come. So, if you’re sitting at home, avoiding laundry and housework, and need a reprieve from the daily chaos, read on. What follows is…

December 31, 2013