Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: Long run and short run

  • 8.5 in the rain

    There is something uniquely special about running in the summer rain.  I left the house early Sunday afternoon with the intent of taking a short run.   I’m chuckling just thinking about it.  Why?  Because my short run turned into 8.51 miles. As I readied for my run, the sun shined.  Two steps out the front…

  • Yes! You too can run…

    “Have you been running the entire time?” A middle-aged couple asked.  After gingerly laughing, I said yes.  Apparently the couple saw me pass their home more than once. My neighborhood merges with another development, creating a beautiful landscape for my daily runs. Newly blossomed pink and white pear trees line the streets giving way to…