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Running is for humans

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Early on in my running journey, I did anything and everything I could to not think about what I was actually doing with my body. I kept abreast of cracks in the sidewalk and gusts of wind. But if I could distract myself from the physical duress I was voluntarily enduring, I did. Many times, … Continue reading Running is for humans

Questioning my (running) decisions

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday's 10 mile run in Chestertown was hot, humid, slightly hilly, beautiful, and HARD. I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for at least six months. I think I had the beginnings of it going into the Philly Marathon in November and didn't let it rest after that. After months of alternately treating it and trying … Continue reading Questioning my (running) decisions

It’ll be a busy running year

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

I updated my races for this year and man, looks like I'll be busy racing all over Delmarva (local name for the Delaware-Maryland-Virginia peninsula). I am not running any full-length marathons this year. My goal was to be half-ready at any point in time, and I'm almost there. Truth be told, my training for the … Continue reading It’ll be a busy running year

Fulfilled

February 16, 2018 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

For the past couple years I've been on a quest to find out what on this earth makes me feel fulfilled. What can I do, where can I go, that makes me feel the best kind of emotionally exhausted at the end of the day. I haven't quite found the pot of gold yet but … Continue reading Fulfilled

Grit and Grime

October 28, 2017 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Running, specifically long distance running, has a way of stripping a person down to the inner grit and grime of who she is. The effects of using all the body's energy and breaking down muscle only to be rebuilt stronger don't discriminate between man, woman, young, old, affluent, poor, elite, not elite (read: me). Today's … Continue reading Grit and Grime

Philly Marathon Training Update

October 17, 2017 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

When I think of training for a race, I automatically evaluate it with a "good" or "not so good" or some other adjective to describe what I perceive it's been like. Truth is, every day I get out there and pound the pavement in search of health (physical and mental), it's a good day. And … Continue reading Philly Marathon Training Update

Charm City 20-Miler, Take 2

September 24, 2017 ~ Elizabeth W ~ 1 Comment

I'm enjoying the AC on this apparently 'fall' day, wearing my newly earned race shirt and curled up under my blanket. Actually, my legs are resting on the ottoman becauseĀ ouch. I just ran, or killed, 20 miles through the beautiful woods of central Maryland. You can read last year's report here. You'll also read a … Continue reading Charm City 20-Miler, Take 2

Running to B’More

September 3, 2017October 17, 2017 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

I'm sore today. As if I just raced hard yesterday. The kind of sore that comes after an almost-half-marathon distance race. I ran the Charles Street 12 Miler through Baltimore, Maryland. Mileage: 12 miles Average pace: 10:52 (per watch); 10:59 (per chip time) Elevation gain: 549 feet Calories burned: 1,849 Steps: 20,542 I've been out … Continue reading Running to B’More

Lenten Journey: Day 1, Heal

March 1, 2017March 1, 2017 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

Last year for Lent I wrote a little bit everyday about a given topic and related it to my walk with Christ. Instead of spending time on social media, I spent time writing, praying, and reflecting. I will take time this year as well to write about a topic a day. I found the practice … Continue reading Lenten Journey: Day 1, Heal

NCR 20-Miler Recap

September 28, 2016September 28, 2016 ~ Elizabeth W ~ Leave a comment

I should probably be lesson planning right now, but meh. It's Wednesday. It's rainy, windy and cool outside. I'm wearing a sweatshirt and not roasting. It's finally fall. And what better way to welcome fall than some running through the woods this weekend? The trees haven't really started changing yet, but it was a lovely … Continue reading NCR 20-Miler Recap

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