Author: K Wheeler

  • 2024 A Year In Review Running and Health

    2024 A Year In Review Running and Health
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    So the last twelve months have been interesting to say the least. The year has been disruptive at times. It has also tied things together. Looking back I think they all came at the right time. 2023 ended with a blood test saying I had no evidence of disease via email about 5 PM on… Read more

  • Still Plodding Along

    Still Plodding Along
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    Miles this week: 6.09 over three runs. How I felt: I feel better this week. My calf seems to be improving. I just need to concentrate on getting out and not so much worrying about details. I do need to pencil in another race. I think I need a 5K and then the HRDC 10K… Read more

  • Injury, Dog Fights and Limited Mileage

    Injury, Dog Fights and Limited Mileage
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    Miles this week: 4.61 How I felt: Monday started off great till I went into my cool down. My right calf seemed to cramp at the end. I think it ended up being a strain. I did not end up running Tuesday or Thursday because I was rehabbing. As for my training partners they seemed… Read more

  • Tuesday Thoughts – Empathy Reminder

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    So right after my diagnosis, while shopping at Costco I had an epiphany for myself. Here I am walking around Costco with a 5 cm sized tumor in my body and not a damn person knows. I realized that there were people around me with things going on and I had no clue. This helped… Read more

  • 15 September 2024 Update

    So my plan is to update each week on Sunday. I will try to capture a synopsis of my training, how it went and miles covered. I will also just kind of put things out there. Miles this week: 11.72 How I felt: Overall felt really good this week. Runs seem to overall go well.… Read more

  • First Race

    First Race

    So after a longer delay than I wanted or expected, I am back. This is the case for this blog that was promised a long time ago and running. Before I talk about the race and results a little bit of background. Last spring as I sat in a chemotherapy chair, I had the thought… Read more

  • Hello world!

    Hello world!

    I am not sure that I am wanting to meet the entire world but I do want to help a few people and keep myself in check along the way. Read my About page to find out why I am here. I started this a long while back but had a set back. I am… Read more