Category: Running

Rainy Day

I chose not to run today – perhaps because of the torrential rain or perhaps it felt like an indoor activity day. I’m committed to run tomorrow with friends so with that it mind, I dedicated myself to indoor activities.

Posted in Running

“Run Forrest! Run!”

I recently watched the movie Forrest Gump. I’m not sure why I hadn’t watched it when it first came out – back in 1994 (um, maybe two small children), nor in the 20 years since in any number of movie

Posted in Life lessons, Movies, Running

Running for the Mountain

Last weekend I participated in the 9th annual Run for the Mountain 6K (R4TM) race around Westwood Lake. The goal of the event is to raise funds for Mount Benson Regional Park. This beautiful 1,023M mountain serves a magnificent backdrop

Posted in Racing, Running, Trails

Running at the Fair

I always bring my running gear when I travel. I like to keep up with my training, plus I like to run new trails, see some new scenery and run with friends if possible. I recently travelled to San Juan

Posted in Racing, Running, Touring

Running and the Zeigarnik Effect

What keeps us going? Or perhaps a better question: What gets us started? I recently learned a wonderful term: the Zeigarnik Effect, named for a Russian psychologist, Bluma Zeigarnik (photo above). I saw this referenced in a writing blog, specifically

Posted in Life lessons, Running