I haven’t found any logical progression in grief. I don’t know what stage I’m in now. Is there a stage that feels like a normal walk through the living room interrupted by the staggering pain of stepping barefoot on a stray Lego? That’s the one I’m in. Small memories of…
“What goes up – must come down. And then go up and come back down, again.” 8 x :30 uphill surge (fast, focus on powering…
Rest day = Time to reflect on my first week with my new coach. Right now, what I’m most aware of is the impact of change…
Workout : Endurance Run Planned Duration: 1:20 Keep your pace exceedingly easy throughout “Exceedingly easy”is not my favorite. I find it exceedingly hard to run…
…asked a young high school swim team member as I finished my first 100 yards of backstroke, ever. “No, not really.” I replied. Then realizing…

I’m Alex, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a wonderer.