Zenaida Arroyo

15
Oct
2024

Tuesday Topics: Wordless Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics. Remember to link up with us! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Don’t forget to come back for later linkers!

The original post is from May 2023. A few items have been updated.

Tell a story, only with photos. I don’t think I’ve ever done a wordless post before. An interesting topic so let me tell you a story using just photos. Can you guess the story?

The topic for next week – What are your favorite things about fall running? Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!

11
Oct
2024

Fit Five Friday: 5 fitness goals to accomplish before December 31, 2024

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We’ve got FIVE incredible co-hosts My First 5K and More, Running With Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and me for another Fit Five Friday link-up!

Happy Friday! Fall is here and I am loving it. I am not looking forward to the cold days of Winter. With it being October, that means we have less than 3 months till 2025.

Here are my 5 fitness goals to accomplish by the end of the year:

• Continue running and walking. In the beginning of the year, I signed up to run/walk 2,024 miles. I got off to a late start, then I lost my running mojo, and then once I started running again, I couldn’t catch up. Oh well, I tried. I have signed up again for next year and I am crossing my fingers I do not fail. To date I’ve run/walked 443.23 miles.

• Complete a race. This year I ran 3 races. There were a couple DNS this year. I don’t think I am race ready but how hard can a 5k be? OK, OK, it is. I will most likely do a lot of walking.

• Get a massage. I went to a place where I can get a back adjustment. This same place offers massages. I haven’t had one since 2020.

• Relax. I have been neglecting myself these past few weeks. I’ve been very stressed with work and have been working more than usual. Ugh, I hate it when that happens. However, this extra work helps my classes go smoother. At least I won’t have to do this much work next year. At least I hope so.

lotus pose • Stretch. I am really bad about this. I’ve been paying for it because everything feels tight.

The topic for next week – 5 great Halloween costumes for runners. Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll link up with us!

08
Oct
2024

Tuesday Topics: Items I’ve tried this year

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Happy Tuesday! Thank you for joining me and Jenn for another edition of Tuesday Topics. Remember to link up with us! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Don’t forget to come back for later linkers!

It’s been a while since I’ve written about items I’ve bought. The ones listed here aren’t all running related, but they’re items to keep me healthy so I can keep running.

• New Chapter Women’s Multivitamin. I’ve seen a few bloggers mention these so I decided to get them. I take a multivitamin anyway and was looking for something new to try.

• Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows. At first I wasn’t sure about them but after a few nights, I decided to keep them. The pillows I’ve had in the past would get flat after a few months. Not these, I’ve had them since August and they’re still fluffy.

• Feetures Elite Ultra Light No Show Tab. One can never have too many socks. I like the fit and that they’re soft. I also like that they’re ultra thin. I also have a pair of the cushion socks. I like those too but prefer the ultra light. They’re not cheap but I have been able to find some on sale.

• Bob’s Red Mill Old Country Style Muesli. Originally I ordered quick cooking rolled oats but got these by mistake. I had planned to reach out to Amazon but decided to try it instead. I like it! I make it the day before like overnight oats and then heat it up in the morning before leaving for work. It isn’t too sweet and it keeps me full.

• Simple Modern 30 oz Tumbler with Handle and Straw Lid. I like that it fits in my cup holder. It doesn’t leak and keeps my water cold. It is available in various colors but I liked this one the best.

The topic for next week – Wordless Tuesday. Tell a story using only photographs. Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!

New Tuesday Topics

04
Oct
2024

Fit Five Friday and October 2024 Ultimate Coffee Date

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Welcome to the October edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date hosted by Coco and Deborah. It’s also time for another edition of Fit Five Friday hosted by My First 5K and More, Running with Attitude, Run Laugh Eat Pie, Runs with Pugs, and me!

Now, grab a mug of your favorite beverage, and let’s chat briefly!

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I bit the lululemon bullet and bought a few things for me. I’ve only owned one lululemon item and now own more. What did I buy? I bought a few of the Organic Cotton Straight-Hem Crewneck T-Shirt. They’re not cheap. It know it is a basic tee but I like how it feels and the fit. I also bought another purse.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I began running again and it feels good. I am doing run/walk intervals and the runs are going well.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that I am happy for the new seasons of my favorite shows. I love watching Chicago PD, Chicago Med, Law and Order: SVU, and Law and Order: Organized Crime.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that some of my sisters and I are planning a trip with my mom to NY in May. We talked about this while in Minnesota this Summer. Southwest opened up their window for flights so you know I am already looking for flights.

If we were having coffee…
I’d tell you that last we had a staff meeting and we had to walk around to chat with another teacher and say one positive thing (school, personal, etc). I didn’t get up but instead put my head down and said that I had NOTHING. I heard a teacher say something about retirement. Then I picked my head up and said that each day at work brings me closer to retirement. I made a joke and said that I had 9,000 days to go. Not really, it is less than 2,000 work days and less than 5,000 calendar days. I can do this!

The topic for next week’s Fit Fit Friday – 5 fitness goals to accomplish by the end of the year. Feel free to write about this or any fitness topic you’d like. We hope you’ll link up with us!

01
Oct
2024

Tuesday Topics: September 2024 Review

categories: Monthly Review, Tuesday Topics

This week’s Tuesday Topic is a FREE topic. Feel free to post any running-related blog post. Remember to link up with Jenn and Zenaida! Visit at least two of the other linked posts – the more the merrier! Remember to come back for later linkers!

Let me tell you how September went for me:

Mileage: In September I ran 25.15 and walked 29.67 miles.

Run the Year 2024: I signed up to run and walk 2,024 miles this year. So far I have completed 430.43 miles (per the RTE Tracker) and have 1593 miles to go. I know I will not reach this goal. I am curious to see how many I actually do.

Current Book: I read “To the Gorge: Running, Grief, and Resilience & 460 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail” and am still reading “What Could Be Saved”. I LOVED, LOVED the first book. I enjoyed reading about her experience while running 460 miles. I honestly cannot imagine running that many miles. I am curious to know how she trained.

It was so sad reading about her mom. I felt like I was there with her and I wanted to comfort her. Andrea sounds like an amazing woman!

Injuries: I am doing a better job with stretching and using my massage gun everyday. That has helped my plantar fasciitis.

Races: None.

Health: I am still dealing struggling with hot flashes. The number on the scale isn’t going up so I am happy about it. Now I just need to lose the weight!

School: I wish I could say it is going better. I have OK days, bad days, and awful days. I know I have said it before but I come home mentally exhausted. I know I do too much for work and I need to stop. I am always looking for things to help my students, make school more fun, etc. It is burning me out.

What I am looking forward to next month: Spectate The Chicago Marathon and a day off for Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

The topic for next week: Share your favorite running item(s) you’ve tried this year. Feel free to write about this or any running-related topic. We hope you’ll link up with us!