Ok, dudes. I've been streaking every single day this week. Sounds like fun, right? I love this Runner's World Run Streak challenge.. run at least one mile every day starting Memorial Day and ending July 4th. I signed up for a 5K on July 4th before I knew I'd be doing the streak. I ran … Continue reading Run Streak Week 1
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Fairy tales and four-days
I'm thankful that today, the day after a fantastic weekend, was not a let-down like so many days after holiday weekends are. We had a FABULOUS weekend! For starters, we've been watching the first season of "Once Upon a Time", a show based on all the fairy tales we learned as children. I admit, I … Continue reading Fairy tales and four-days
Silver & gold
Remember that little rhyme/song we learned when we were little? "Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other is gold." Well, maybe you didn't learn it, but I did. I kinda feel this way about running partners. I have to say I miss Gabi so so so soooooooooo muuuuuuuuuuuch. Like, … Continue reading Silver & gold
Getting rid of my potty mouth
If you're thinking that I don't have the best language sometimes, well, you're probably right. I think I let a few words slide out of my mouth last night coming home on I-10. Seriously. I almost had at least three panic attacks. Anyway, what I want to get rid of even more than my dirty … Continue reading Getting rid of my potty mouth
April 20
This week has flown! I'm thankful because that means only two more weeks until Aaron comes home. I fell into my "single" married woman routine pretty fast. I've worked out a total of four days so far this week, which is three or four days more than I have been, and I've been more mindful … Continue reading April 20
Almost a year: a smattering of thoughts
April 30 will mark a year since Gabi and I ran the Illinois Marathon! To this day I still can't believe we did it! I believe a year ago, I was in the best shape of my life! I had tons of energy, was running anywhere from 15-30 miles a week and I had it … Continue reading Almost a year: a smattering of thoughts
“We are the battling bastards of Bataan”
"We are the battling bastards of Bataan, No mama, no papa, no Uncle Sam; No aunts, no uncles, no cousins, no nieces; No pills, no planes, no artillery pieces; And nobody gives a damn." I am in awe... of the event, the weather, the volunteers, the survivors who were present, the Wounded Warriors running or rucking... … Continue reading “We are the battling bastards of Bataan”
Anatomy of an early morning run
The alarm went off at 4:45 yesterday morning. Ugh. I had the best laid plans to get out of bed and do my 12-mile long run in preparation for Bataan. I finally got out of bed at 5:00, realizing that I was awake and had a solid 7 hours of sleep, at least. It wasn't … Continue reading Anatomy of an early morning run
Vacation :: good for the soul
I truly believe that sometimes God just wants us to rest. Church and productivity and work are all great things, but sometimes we just need a break, a Sabbath. (Can a Sabbath consist of two weeks of vacation??) We had a great visit to see friends and family in Illinois. Two weeks is the longest … Continue reading Vacation :: good for the soul
My 300th post! — Running naked
My fellow runners know what I'm talking about... no music, no Garmin (or other fancy schmancy GPS device)... just you and your footfalls. And the sunrise, or sunset, or busy street, or quiet desert. I'm starting to change my attitude towards running. I trained consistently for distance races for about a year, from a 5K … Continue reading My 300th post! — Running naked
MPM 2.0: mercy unmasked 