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A Runner’s Alphabet—R Is for Rest

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Barbara CurialleAugust 6, 2018

  is for rest. I originally published this blog almost exactly a year ago as advice for what do to after a long training run. Especially during this very hot summer, Constructive Rest will replenish your mind and body if … Continue reading →

Posted in adjusting, awareness, ease in running, health and well-being, mind and body, modifying, Rest, Running, Uncategorized, women runners, women runners over 50, women's health | Tagged Alexander Technique, awareness, ease in running, listening, mind and body, positive, Running, self-care, women runners, women runners over 50 | Leave a reply

A Runner’s Alphabet—P Is for Quite a Bit, Actually

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 24, 2017

  is a good letter. I wish everyone: Peace for you and yours Progress, power, and pep in all you do Personal growth, physical, mental, and spiritual (however you define it) Pride in your accomplishments Promise in your future Also: … Continue reading →

Posted in adjusting, awareness, ease in running, health and well-being, mind and body, modifying, Rest, Running, women runners, women runners over 50, women's health | Tagged Alexander Technique, awareness, breathing, ease in running, mind and body, pause, Running, women over 50, women runners, women runners over 50 | Leave a reply

A Runner’s Alphabet—N Is for New

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 19, 2017

  is for new.           Thoughts for the road—you have the power to: Let every step be new Let every breath be new Let every sight be new Let every sound be new   Let your … Continue reading →

Posted in adjusting, awareness, ease in running, gravity, health and well-being, mind and body, modifying, Rest, Running, running goals, women runners, women runners over 50, women's health | Tagged Alexander Technique, awareness, breathing, ease in running, listening, mind and body, new, Running, women over 50, women runners, women runners over 50 | Leave a reply

A Runner’s Alphabet—M Is for Muscle

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 19, 2017

  is for muscle. Don’t worry, this definitely won’t be a lecture on anatomy! I’m all for strength training (with or without weights) to keep your muscles strong and improve your running. But another type of inner work can also … Continue reading →

Posted in adjusting, awareness, ease in running, health and well-being, mind and body, modifying, Running, running goals, women runners, women runners over 50, women's health | Tagged Alexander Technique, awareness, breathing, ease in running, mind and body, muscles, Running, women over 50, women runners, women runners over 50 | Leave a reply

A Runner’s Alphabet—L Is for Life

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 17, 2017

is for life. “Why do you run?” That’s a question people ask me, especially because I’m an older (65+) runner. What they might really mean is, “Running looks like such hard work, and it really hurts. Why do you bother … Continue reading →

Posted in awareness, ease in running, gravity, health and well-being, mind and body, modifying, returning to running, Running, running goals, women runners, women runners over 50, women's health | Tagged Alexander Technique, awareness, breathing, ease in running, life, listening, mind and body, Running, women over 50, women runners, women runners over 50 | Leave a reply

A Runner’s Alphabet—K Is for Kindness

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 15, 2017

is for kindness. I drive myself pretty hard when I’m in a race or on a long run, especially toward the end. I don’t imagine I’ll ever win any race unless they have an award for slowest in age group! … Continue reading →

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A Runner’s Alphabet—J Is for Jaw

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 15, 2017

is for jaw. True confession: Sometimes I run with my jaw. When I’m near the end of a longish run or a race, I pull out all the stops to get to the finish. For whatever reason, I push my … Continue reading →

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A Runner’s Alphabet—H Is for Heart

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 13, 2017

    is for heart. One of the big benefits of running is that it’s very good for your heart. Running elevates your heart rate, and the long-lasting benefit is that your resting heart rate will be lower. But did … Continue reading →

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A Runner’s Alphabet—G Is for Gravity

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 11, 2017

G is for gravity. Gravity is the force that allows us to land gently on the earth and spring up from it again with every step. This is true whether we’re walking or running, or even when we were babies … Continue reading →

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A Runner’s Alphabet—F Is for Feet

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Barbara CurialleDecember 10, 2017

F is for feet. Your own two feet, that is. Our feet are our loyal servants. They obey our every command, from a quick walk to the store to running a marathon. But when they complain, we really need to … Continue reading →

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