Tag Archives: Como Lake

December darkness and a bright New Year 2017

Posted on January 2, 2017 by nancytinarirunswrites

December is over and all the hopes and plans for new beginnings are upon us. For me, December is a time for reflection, and I’ll share some of my thoughts before moving on to January—a time for action! What is … Continue reading →

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Pretending to run like a kid on the soccer field

Posted on November 18, 2015 by nancytinarirunswrites

My arthritic knee was more cooperative than usual in September and October. I even managed to do two or three “real” workouts with my Phoenix club in Mundy Park. Those times are rare for me now; it’s a kind of ecstasy … Continue reading →

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Another kind of warrior out there on a bleak and rainy day

Posted on January 8, 2013 by nancytinarirunswrites

Today, as I drove past Como Lake Park at 2 p.m., a steady rain was on the cusp of changing to snow. Como Lake is the place I’ve done many of my twice-weekly 5K runs since being told after my second … Continue reading →

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