Did a little baby interval run on the treadmill today. I haven’t run since Jan and haven’t run without pain since Nov. Curious to see how my body feels tomorrow. I hope nothing hurts because I would love to build on this. I don’t need to run half marathons or anything again but I’d love to be able to get a few mind clearing miles when I want. #sararunsslow #running #injuredrunner #imissrunning
The husband is working from home so I took my walk outside today. Won’t be able to do that for much longer. Can I call it a run if I jogged 8 or 9 little spurts during my 3 miles? 😂😂 #sararunsslow #busterthefrenchpotato #walking #running #dowhatyoucan #azishot
All of this! If you run you are a runner regardless of size or pace. #sararunsslow #runningisforeverybody
Spent some time on the treadmill but I had to go outside to fully appreciate all the sparkle of todays @bolderchoice skirt. It’s windy today and I probably spent too long watching it. 😂 #sararunsslow #treadmilltime #treadmillworkout #walkitout
Doing some incline work with an @ifit hike this morning and for some reason the word burbling really struck me as funny. Lots of giggles. #sararunsslow #treadmillworkout #treadmillincline
A very slow 3.5 miles this morning. I’ve got to start getting up earlier because the sun is getting warm. Very sad that our nice weather is over. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #terriblerunner #runwalkrun #sparkleskirt #bolderathleticwear #runsinaskirt
Three slow miles to wrap up March. My legs are so tired from my workouts the last couple days. I think tomorrow needs to be some upper body work to give them a break. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #slowbutgettingitdone
Just a few slow miles this morning. I don’t know how to run anymore but I figure as long as I keep moving it’s all good. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalk #walksomemore
Surprised there’s any tread left on my shoes after all the shuffling during todays run. 😂😂 #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #spotthefrenchie #runwalkrun #runtherapy
The last year has been really rough on my running. I’ve added a minute to my mile and I’ve lost any semblance of endurance. The last couple runs I’ve tried to be very kind to myself and slow way down so I don’t feel like I’m dying. I know that is key to getting back to normal or at least finding a new normal. I’ve enjoyed the last two weeks of running way more than anything in the last year. Oh and look at my new visor! It has a yeti and is adorable. Happy St Patrick’s Day! #sararunsslow #bigfeelings #teamsparkle #yetiyetiyeti #running #slowrunner
Todays run is brought to you by @morbidpodcast. I finished part 1 and realized I forgot to download part 2. So if you saw me just standing on the side of the road playing with my phone, I was actually getting part 2 so I could carry on with my extra slow run. I got that two mile happy, I could do this forever feeling today. I haven’t felt that in probably a year. So that was fun. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalkrun #truecrime #whatiswrongwithpeople
Turkey trot headband because why not? 🤷♀️ I did a tempo run on the treadmill. I just did more running without walking than I’ve done in years. Good times! #sararunsslow #running #treadmillworkout #slowrunner #getshitdone
Got a pre run when this doofus darted out the front door as I was trying to leave. Convinced him to come home where he lives the good life and then I went out for my actual run. #sararunsslow #slowrunner #running # #busterthefrenchpotato #runwalkrun #slowrunningisstillrunning
Feeling very colorful today. Just did a crazy interval/speed work run with @ifit on the treadmill. Left me feeling better than any outdoor run I’ve had lately. Gotta love those feel good running endorphins! #sararunsslow #running #treadmillworkout #homeworkout #wearallthecolors
Cheers to the back of the pack. We may not ever win but we get shit done. To the little boy in jeans and light up sneakers that passed me, great job! #sararunsslow #running #runlocal @131events #luckyandignomeit #slowrunner #gnomes
It’s starting to get warm again in the desert. The other day I ran this same area and I couldn’t figure out why it looked funny. Today I realized the huge saguaro on the corner has fallen over. Too bad because it was really pretty. #sararunsslow #running #ihatetheheat #slowrunner #runwalk
Whenever running gets this hard it usually means I’m lacking consistency. Time to buckle down. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #getitdone #runwalk
I was just going to use the tread today because it was way too cold for this desert dweller but there isn’t much better than the clean air after an AZ storm. So I waited for it to warm up some and headed out for a few miles. Took the dog for a walk after because he was mad at me for putting him in his crate during the day. He’s ridiculous! #sararunsslow #running #toocoldoutside #slowrunner #runwalkrun #justgetitdone
To the man on my run that saw me coming towards him and moved way into the bike lane to give me plenty of room to pass, thank you! It can be exhausting deciding if every man you pass is a threat. I appreciate when men make an effort to show they are not a threat. Two miles this morning to prove I can in fact still run sometimes and then a walk with my very favorite dog. #sararunsslow #busterthefrenchpotato #busterrunsslow #slowrunner #running #runwalkrun
Thirty minutes of running today. Just shy of 2.5 miles. I have zero want to run at all. None. It’s all gone. In the past I’ve powered through but I can’t seem to right now. I need to build endurance back after injury but the desire is gone. I did enjoy walking the dog when I was done. He’s just so adorable. #sararunsslow #busterthefrenchpotato #running #slowrunner #notenjoyableanymore #runwalkrun
Had a close encounter with this ankle breaking hole. After my run I called the city and they seemed confused that there was a hole that needs a cover. Hope they actually send someone out before one of the older people that are always walking out here falls in. #sararunsslow #slowrunner #runwalkrun #bettereveryday #running #dotherightthing
Still slow, still all over the place with splits, still pain free! I don’t even care if I get faster or ever run long distance again as long as I can keep running a few times a week. Happy Saturday! #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #dowhatyoucan #injuredrunner
I knew as soon as I started that I had hopped on the struggle bus today. Three miles for today as I slowly build up some endurance again. It’s amazing how long it takes to build and how fast it goes away. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #injuredrunner #runwalk
My new Goodrs are adorable. Only time will tell if running today was a bad idea or not 😂 #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #probablyabadidea #diditanyway
Super fun 5k this morning! I was supposed to do the half but dropped down a few weeks ago because my body isn’t cooperating with what my brain wants to do. I made the best of it and actually ran more today than I have in months. So glad I got out and did the thing this morning. @131events always puts on a great run. #sararunsslow #intervalrunning #running #dowhatyoucan #slowrunner #runlocal #runAZ
Decided to get outside and see what’s what. Walked to warm up, ran 2 slow 30/30 interval miles, walked to cool down. Back feels ok but hip started hurting about 1.5 miles in. I’m not a very good runner but I just don’t feel ready to let it go yet. Not sure what the right thing to do is. #sararunsslow #running #dowhatyoucan #atacrossroads
I walked a bit over a mile to warm up and then I did a run/walk for this mile. Felt ok while I was doing it. We will see how I feel the rest of today and tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed everything feels good and I can start adding in a little more interval running. Now it’s time to go lift some weights. #sararunsslow #sarawalksalot #stepbystep #dontcallitacomeback #runwalkrun
Had to get outside today. Three miles on this lovely AZ morning. #sararunsslow #sarawalksalot #injuredrunner #walkingisborning #dowhatyoucan
I did an @ifit walking interval workout outside today. I added in 5 or 6 30 second runs. It felt so good to get my legs moving like that again. Little baby steps to get back to it. Also I had zero idea that watch holes were a thing. On the rare occasion I wore long sleeves while running my sleeves were almost always pulled up so I’ve never noticed them on this shirt. 🤷♀️ #sararunsslow #themoreyouknow #injuredrunner #dowhatyoucan #getoutside
Todays outfit inspired by my mad rush to get my treadmill time in before the husband got back from his warehouse visit. My tread is in his office 😂 #sararunsslow #saraisntrunning #imakechaoslookgood #notmatching #dowhatyoucan
Walked the Caribbean Christmas 5k with my sisters this morning. They’re whole job was to make sure I didn’t run at all. I’ve had a very bad attitude about the lack of running lately but watching my sister get so excited for her first medal made me realize I need to reframe how I’m thinking. So today I’m happy to have walked and spent time with my very favorite sisters on a lovely AZ morning. #sararunsslow #saraisntrunning #injuredrunner #runlocal #dowhatyoucan #merryflockingchristmas #131events
Today was supposed to be the Hot Chocolate 15k but I downgraded to the 5k because of my hip. I mostly walked but couldn’t resist some slow running. Hip still hurts which leads me to believe my half next month isn’t happening. Sad but it’s not worth making it worse. Hot Chocolate is always a good time though and I’m glad I went even though it was so cold. #sararunsslow #running #injuredrunner #earlymorningrun #dowhatyoucan #willrunforchocolate #hotchocolate5k
Walking is boring but it hurts way less than running. Couple miles just to get some movement in today. #sararunsslow #injuredrunner #dowhatyoucan #getoutside
The sky was on fire this morning. I miss sunrise running! Being injured sucks. #sararunsslow #azlife #desertdweller #earlymorning
Long slooooooow Saturday run done. Legs good, lungs good, headspace good, hip not so good. It’s always something. 🤷♀️ #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalkrun #justgetitdone #longslowdistance
Today was my 5th Strut Your Stuffing 5K! Always a good time. The B ran with me the entire time until he sprinted to the finish line so he could say he beat me. 😂 My kid is chatty while running and I loved every second. #sararunsslow #running #boymom #runlocal #traditions #slowrunner #momlife #raisingrunners #kidrunner
Easy 5k this morning and saw this sign. This turkey trot is on the roads I run all the time. It’s not the one I’m doing this year but it is the very first one I did like 8 years ago. It was only two miles and I was so nervous. Mom made us all matching turkey shirts and we had lots of fun. That was the start of me learning that running was for everybody and every ability. My only competition is myself. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #dowhatyoucan #meagainstme
Ran the @gilberthalfmarathon 10K this morning. First time and it was super fun. I had no idea that it finished along the #gilbertdays parade. One of the parade announcers said she loved my skirt over the loud speaker. I hate extra attention but instead of melting into an embarrassed puddle it made me run faster to the finish. 😂😂 #sararunsslow #running #runlocal #slowrunner #10Kismyjam #runwalkrun #gallowaymethod #runsinaskirt
How has it been two years since the Rock n Roll Vegas half?!! Definitely want to do this one again. #sararunsslow
Nice easy run this morning. Loving the weather right now! #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalkrun #dowhatyoucan #progressnotperfection
Pretty much sums it up! #sararunsslow
Ragnar Arizona Trail weekend! Very cool experience for sure. Just shy of 16 miles for me in about 24 hours. I learned 2pm is the wrong time of day to run 6.6 miles, I love running in the total darkness, I’m the worst trail runner and won’t be doing it again. 😂 Now if someone wants to put a road team together count me it! #sararunsslow #running #trailrunning #ragnar #notatrailrunner #slowrunner #evenslowerontrails #ragnartrail
Two days until Ragnar! Just a short run today to see how my back is doing after a few visits to the chiropractor. The difference is night and day. Running didn’t hurt at all today. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #dothingsthatchallengeyou #runwalkrun
Skipped my run this morning so I took to the tread for some jogging/climbing. Every time I do one of these @ifit workouts my Must Travel There list gets longer. Today was Romania and it looks beautiful. #sararunsslow #treadmillworkout #ifit #getitdone
Group nap time for the ducks at the park. I was defeated before I even left the house this morning. I managed the six miles I had planned but I walked most of mile 5. Some days you just don’t have it. Happens I guess. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalkrun #somedaysjustsuck #dowhatyoucan
Did a little speed work this morning. It was terrible! 😂😂 #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #speedisarelativeterm #nevergonnabefast
Never gonna be fast but I did what I set out to do today and that feels good. #sararunsslow #running #dowhatyoucan #slowrunner #progressnotperfection #earlymorningrun
It’s been ages since I got to run with @runner_girl3331. We did 4 miles at the Gilbert Riparian Reserve this morning. Good time! #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwithfriends #runwalkrun #runningistherapeutic
I actually had fun running today. Lunging dogs and the moron that almost ran me over couldn’t even wreck my good time. #sararunsslow #running #runningisfun #runwalkrun #slowrunner #slowandsteady
Gotta get two more pairs of socks and then B, @jodesbee and I will be all set for the @131events Strut Your Stuffing 5k next month. #sararunsslow #familyruntime #funrun #runlocal #thanksgiving5k
I wouldn’t normally run after hiking yesterday because my old lady knees need rest. Ragnar is in just a few weeks though and I figure tired legs are part of the deal. That was not fun at all. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #veryveryslow #dowhatyoucan #justkeepmoving
This morning I was grumbling about going for a run. The husband says “you don’t have to run. There are other things you can do for exercise”. He’s not wrong but running is one of the few things that quiets the anxiety that lives in my brain. So I keep on running. I’m not good at it and really not looking to get faster. I just like the quiet in my head. #sararunsslow #running #anxietyrelief #slowrunner #andtotallyokwithit
Ran to the park, did a lap around the park and then ran home. The park isn’t my favorite place to run but it was a nice change of scenery. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runwalkrun
Woke up for my run this morning after sleeping like trash. It was windy AF outside and I despise running in the wind so I went back to sleep. Still gotta run so I spent some time with the beast today. #sararunsslow #ihatewind #slowrunner #running #treadmill #gladihaveoptions
Just a little obsessed with this skirt. Just a short run today, trying to get used to running in the sun again. Usually avoid it as much as possible but trying to get ready for Ragnar and it’s going to be sunny. #sararunsslow #running #redheadproblems #slowrunner #sparkleskirts
When you are taking a right turn you need to look left and right. Shocking I know but if you only look left you might try to run over the nice slow runner trying to cross the street and then she will yell at you. I’m always amazed how often this happens. Happy note though this is the fastest I’ve run in a long while. So yay! #sararunsslow #running #baddriverssuck #itsnotthathard #slowrunner #runwalkrun
Got in about 3 and a half miles this morning with @chrissylee842. She took me to a near by lake to run some trails. So amazing! We definitely don’t have trails like this at home. #sararunsslow #running #exploreMN #minnesota #trailrunning #slowrunner
Ran a few miles in the fog this morning with @chrissylee842. I’m in MN visiting and am so excited for some fall running weather. Our route looks like a running avocado. 😂 #sararunsslow #running #runwalkrun #family
This is the AZ weather I have been waiting for. Gorgeous morning run. Three miles with a few tiny hills thrown in for good measure. #sararunsslow #running #earlymorningrun #upwiththesun #slowrunner #runwalk #gallowaymethod
Gorgeous morning for a really slow run. 😂 #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #atleastimtrying #dowhatyoucan #turtlesarefasterthanme
I’ve gotten slower. Not sure what happened but I’m a minute slower per mile than last year and last year I was already slower than the year before. I know they say not to compare yourself to others but what about comparing yourself to an older version of yourself? I’m a mix of how do I fix this and I don’t care to fix this. #sararunsslow #slowerthanever #slowerthanaturtleinpeanutbutter #running #dowhatyoucan #runwalkrun
With the husband gone I was able to use the treadmill to do a live @ifit incline workout. It’s so flat around me and I hate hill work but I know it’s good for me especially with Ragnar coming up. #sararunsslow #hillwork #inclineworkout #ifit #slowandsteady
Made a 30 minute deal with myself today. Just had to do 30 and then I could be done. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #dowhatyoucan #somedaysthatsallyoucando
Love when it’s cloudy out. It makes the sunrise beautiful. Four miles this morning. I just love when I run into the high school cross country team. I know I’m a slow runner but that just really drives home the point. 😂😂 #sararunsslow #running #sunrise #earlymorningrun #slowrunner #runwalkrun
That was amazing! I hope the people driving by enjoyed my happy dance when I was finished running. Every run should be this good! #sararunsslow #running #progressnotperfection #slowrunner #runwalkrun #gallowaymethod #upwiththesun #earlymorningrun
Short little 30 min run this morning. Today I learned that it’s very hard to sneeze and run at the same time. Damn allergies are killing me. #sararunsslow #running #dowhatyoucan #slowrunner #earlymorningrun #upwiththesun
Relay race last night! 106 degrees outside at the start. Definitely thought I was going to die. 😂😂 #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #runlocal #waytoohot #131events
It’s way too hot out and the sun isn’t even up yet! Short run this morning just to confirm how not ready I am for Saturday’s relay race. #sararunsslow #running #earlymorningrun #slowrunner #runwalkrun #slackerrunner
Three miles this morning as the sun came up. Love these peaceful morning runs. #sararunsslow #running #upwiththesun #earlymorningrun #isuckatrunning #slowrunner
85% humidity is gross. What happened to my nice dry climate? When it’s this humid the bugs just stick right to you. #sararunsslow #running #slowrunner #upwiththesun #runwalkrun #dowhatyoucan #notevensureilikerunning
Hot, humid, buggy 🦟🦟🦟 #sararunsslow #running #Slowrunner #runwalkrun #shortrun #dowhatyoucan #progressnotperfection #consistencyiskey #bringonraceseason
Just ran three of the slowest miles ever. I lose my running endurance really quickly and it feels like starting over. It was nice to watch the sun come up. Time to go do kid drop off and then get in some strength training. #sararunsslow #reallyreallyslow #runwalkrun #running #dowhatyoucan #slowrunner