A theory to be tested

Remember the puzzling health stats I shared few weeks ago? Borderline pre-diabetes, high LDL, high HDL and low triglycerides. I went into a rabbit hole to find reason for this puzzle and here's the theory that could explain it, based on dozens of journal articles and two books on diabetes. Healthy endurance athlete seems to … Continue reading A theory to be tested →

Update from last few days – under severe jet lag mode

The last two days in DC was HOTTTTTT! I got a heat stroke after Tuesday's run. It took me few hours to feel normal again. Yet, I truly enjoyed all the runs through rock creek park. Seeing all sorts of animals and absolutely stunning greenish path this is my favorite running path of all time! … Continue reading Update from last few days – under severe jet lag mode →

The peak of this trip

Before I tell you about the peak, let me share these beautiful pics of my Sunday long run. It was soooo beautiful. I love running in DC, despite the heat wave hitting the area. I absolutely loved my 20.24 miles run on Sunday. My training plan was 16-20 miles. I thought I could only do … Continue reading The peak of this trip →

2 days in Florida: sunshine and rest

I spent 2 days at my academic mentor's house with her husband and adult son. It was the most relaxing two days for a long time. I spent most of the time in the follow position, on the lounge sofa watching my mentor and her husband spending a long time in the pool, cleaning the … Continue reading 2 days in Florida: sunshine and rest →

Wednesday post run mood

Small things that brough me joy this morning, inspired by Nicole blue sky. It makes me smile just looking at it. greens path for runners and cyclists fellow runners, especially those with cute outfit and strong gait groups of ducks, moving together soooo slowly and so cute scrolls everywhere rollers in the potomac river, all … Continue reading Wednesday post run mood →