Join me by pulling up a chair and pouring yourself a cup of coffee. As always, though, I’m sticking to water since I don’t care for coffee or tea. Let’s take a break and talk about more than just fitness related topics. Sound like a plan? I’ll kick us off..

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

September was all about adjusting my routine. Not only did I spend almost a week at the farm which kept me away from my bike, but while recovering from minor skin cancer surgery, I had to keep my outdoor cycling to a minimum – I only managed two rides all month. This made me incredibly grateful for my indoor spin bike, which kept me moving.

I compensated for the lack of miles on the road by walking more than usual and even squeezing in a short hike. I also had to temporarily shorten my weight training sessions as part of my recovery. It wasn’t the plan, but it was a good reminder that fitness is all about adapting to whatever life throws at you.

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

When I first launched this blog in January 2013, my dream was simple: to run forever. But life has a funny way of rerouting your goals. When a back injury handed me a major challenge, I decided to squeeze that lemon and make a whole new Deb. I happily traded my running shoes for cycling shoes and hiking boots, and I didn’t miss a beat – or a mile – in keeping my fitness going.

In fact, the transition led to a life that was even more adventurous. This new chapter is what brought me to my next exciting announcement!

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

Deb Runs has officially morphed into Adventure Powered by Deb!

Welcome to the new look and the whole new focus of the blog. While I can’t completely walk away from the sport I love, and will still share content and coaching tips on running, the primary focus now is adventure. You can expect more posts dedicated to my passion for hiking, cycling, and actively exploring new-to-me places.

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

You can still access the blog through the old URL which will redirect you until April 2026. However, the new and permanent address, https://adventurepoweredbydeb.com, is active now. I encourage you to switch to the new link right away.

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

It took the incredible scenery of Glacier National Park to spark a big change back home. While browsing the visitor center, I had the clear thought that my focus has completely shifted from chasing finish lines to chasing horizons. It was time for my gym display to evolve from marathon medals to a celebration of our national parks journeys.

Once back, I got to work: the medals came down, and I ordered this fantastic wooden map to track every national park we’ve explored. The new display is officially up, and I can’t wait to see it fill up with all the adventures ahead!

 

If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that…..

Before the launch of Adventure Powered by Deb, this is what the blog looked like. Check out the contrast with the new focus!

 

  • Questions:
  • • Do you like the new look of my blog? What about the name?
  • • If you’re a runner, do you have your race medals displayed or tucked away somewhere? ~ I never thought I’d want to take ours off the wall, but now that I can no longer run/race, it’s time for a new chapter! BTW, in the picture the top row of medals belongs to my husband.
  • • If we were having coffee, what would you tell me?