Archive for the ‘ Advice ’ Category
Betty Says: Bite Me
This week on the Facebook page for Run Like a Mother (an excellent book for anyone who feels like their fitness needs to compete with work, family and that massive to-do list), they asked: So let’s talk trail running this afternoon. Curious: are you scared of it? If so, why? Animals, injury, getting lost, falling, something […] Read More
Betty Says: Be Thankful
I know that everyone is writing Thanksgiving blog posts, but I still feel like I should share some of the things that I’m thankful for this year. In no particular order… I’m thankful for my health. I’m thankful for my smart, funny, self-sufficient little boy. I’m so proud of the person he’s becoming. I’m thankful […] Read More
Betty Says: I Don’t Drink My Calories
This is the post in which I point out that perhaps the pot shouldn’t call the kettle black. On Saturday morning, I finished my Zumba class and headed for the supermarket to pick up a half a dozen ingredients for weekend meals. I stopped in Starbucks, ordered my one and only coffee shop drink (large […] Read More
Betty Says: You Don’t Want to Run?
From the “I know the feeling” department. Dear Betty, I also ran Nike on October 16 and since then… well, I haven’t done anything. I don’t feel like running at all. Am I the only one? – Directionless in Denver Oh Directionless, I absolutely feel your pain. Didn’t you read my post on Sunday night? […] Read More
Betty Says: Why I Don’t Eat McDonald’s
Today we have a question about eating habits. Dear Betty, Do you eat fast food? – Burger Girl in Brooklyn Hey, Burger Girl! Yes, I do eat fast food, which I admitted in this discussion of the price fallacy of home cooked vs. fast food. I’m a big fan of In-N-Out burger here in California, […] Read More
Betty Says: What’s Next?
With four days until race day, people are looking ahead to what’s next. Hi Betty, What’s your plan for after Nike? Do you have any other races on the calendar? How do you plan to stay in shape? – Planning in Portland Wow, the race hasn’t even happened yet and you’re already talking about the […] Read More
Betty Says: Fast Food Isn’t About Price
Sometimes I get questions that are just so logical. Hi Betty, I read the article in the NY Times about how fast food isn’t really cheaper. So… if it’s not cheaper, and we know it’s no good for us, why does anyone eat it? – Hungry in Houston Hi Hungry, I don’t think that the […] Read More
Betty Says: Why Run?
Today’s question comes all the way from Canada (hello, Canada!) and asks the ever-important question: Dear Betty, What made you decide to start running? Why do you stick with it? – Curious in Calgary Hi Curious, I have no doubt that all of the high school friends who’ve reconnected with me on Facebook are a […] Read More
Betty Says: You’re Asking Me About Dating?
Here’s one that’s a bit out of Betty’s league, but we’ll give it a shot anyway. I’m getting back into dating–okay, truth be told I’ve never “dated” just had serious, long term relationships with people I was friends with first. So, I’m interested in trying out dating (YES, Betty, I’m 42, but I’m a late […] Read More
Betty Says: Ditching Your Friends
Today’s question comes from one of my Texas Bettys: Dear Betty, I’m training for an upcoming race with some fellow Bettys in December. Running is new to several of them & they are racing the half. I did 5 halfs last year & really (really!) want to complete a full. Am I a “bad” Betty […] Read More
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