Linda A.
@linda-a.bsky.social
Runner, Cyclist, Swimmer
Long Island, NY
Long Island, NY
Brag: longest streak of 10k runs (runs, not races, although there were a couple) in a long time...
And even running negative splits regularly! *flip*😀
And even running negative splits regularly! *flip*😀
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Brag: longest streak of 10k runs (runs, not races, although there were a couple) in a long time...
And even running negative splits regularly! *flip*😀
And even running negative splits regularly! *flip*😀
I have had to avoid geese, too! They can be mean ... so I avoid them!
December 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I have had to avoid geese, too! They can be mean ... so I avoid them!
A5: most times that m plan goes awry it's because I was just so spaced out I forgot what the plan was....
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 AM
A5: most times that m plan goes awry it's because I was just so spaced out I forgot what the plan was....
A5: only one race made me say that: corporate challenge in Chicago - the only time I ever got knocked down in a race!
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
A5: only one race made me say that: corporate challenge in Chicago - the only time I ever got knocked down in a race!
A2: running in a cemetery. I started in the months before the COVID shutdown because the paths were plowed. And then I just kept going.
December 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
A2: running in a cemetery. I started in the months before the COVID shutdown because the paths were plowed. And then I just kept going.
A1: a baby raccoon and turtle (not at same time) of course I had to stop and take a picture! Poor baby raccoon was definitely lost. The turtle was at least *sort of* near a river....
December 8, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A1: a baby raccoon and turtle (not at same time) of course I had to stop and take a picture! Poor baby raccoon was definitely lost. The turtle was at least *sort of* near a river....
Brag: ran a 10 k that was only 2 seconds slower than my recent PR... so I've got some consistency there! 😀
November 17, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Brag: ran a 10 k that was only 2 seconds slower than my recent PR... so I've got some consistency there! 😀
A6: whatever is clean that will keep me warm...not a a fashionista in the least
November 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
A6: whatever is clean that will keep me warm...not a a fashionista in the least
Not that they didn't understand, but...Passed on a happy hour to go for a run..
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Not that they didn't understand, but...Passed on a happy hour to go for a run..
I would like to do a 5k turkey that is in my town. We'll see.
November 10, 2025 at 1:23 AM
I would like to do a 5k turkey that is in my town. We'll see.
As an adult, and I started running races. And now I can't shut up about it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:19 AM
As an adult, and I started running races. And now I can't shut up about it.
I hear ya.. Garmin can be mean some days!!
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
I hear ya.. Garmin can be mean some days!!
It sounds like there might have been others who had this happen, too??? Yikes
November 3, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It sounds like there might have been others who had this happen, too??? Yikes
I'm definitely enjoying the encouragement from Strava's Athlete Intelligence...
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
I'm definitely enjoying the encouragement from Strava's Athlete Intelligence...
I don't think I would want to run a marathon starting at 11:30am....
November 3, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I don't think I would want to run a marathon starting at 11:30am....
Just saw this guy finish
November 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Just saw this guy finish
Trying to work on this one...
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Trying to work on this one...
A6: Garmin and Strava.
Will download apps to track friends in races.. which brings me to the point of mentioning... the NYC marathon finish line is still up..
The last wave started at 11:30am!!!
Will download apps to track friends in races.. which brings me to the point of mentioning... the NYC marathon finish line is still up..
The last wave started at 11:30am!!!
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A6: Garmin and Strava.
Will download apps to track friends in races.. which brings me to the point of mentioning... the NYC marathon finish line is still up..
The last wave started at 11:30am!!!
Will download apps to track friends in races.. which brings me to the point of mentioning... the NYC marathon finish line is still up..
The last wave started at 11:30am!!!
A5: pour on the layers....
November 3, 2025 at 1:50 AM
A5: pour on the layers....
A4: 2 more 10ks!
Running one on11/15 and one in dec TBD
Running one on11/15 and one in dec TBD
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 AM
A4: 2 more 10ks!
Running one on11/15 and one in dec TBD
Running one on11/15 and one in dec TBD
Concerned for someone running as a first time marathoner.... I'm sending all my good vibes... but that's a long morning before the race even started!
November 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Concerned for someone running as a first time marathoner.... I'm sending all my good vibes... but that's a long morning before the race even started!