A while back, I shared a post about A Few of my Favorite Things. I had intended to follow it up with more things I love, but other topics and experiences always seemed to rise to the surface. Well, today I want to share my thoughts on reading, running, writing, and nature. We all know… Continue reading Reading, Running, and wRiting
Category: running
Empty Pavement
I am an athlete. While I may no longer be on a team and I may no longer be able to catch or throw a ball to save my life (thanks to years of mostly just running), I am an athlete. I train hard and I push myself to the limit (less as I get… Continue reading Empty Pavement
Grace and Grit
It is interesting to me how much running is like life. We go through periods where all seems to be going well and hope is always in our back pocket. Then we have times where things aren't bad, but they could be better and we figure our luck will turn soon. Past experience tells us… Continue reading Grace and Grit
My Intentions for 2019
As I reflect on 2018 and envision what I hope for in 2019, I see Faith, Love, Strength, and Possibilities. I will strive to be more present for all the beauty I have the privilege of witnessing on a regular basis: Students connecting with one another as well as their teachers Teachers showing up and… Continue reading My Intentions for 2019
Nifty Fifty
2018 has been quite an adventure for me in terms of racing and running. I completed two half marathons, three marathons, and my first Ultra Marathon (a trail 50K). It was my first time ever doing that many marathons in a year and it came after a 1.5 year hiatus from racing. Near the end… Continue reading Nifty Fifty
Glimmers of Hope
Typically, in the week prior to a race, I spend a great deal of time thinking about my race, preparing for it physically and mentally by getting adequate rest and nutrition and visualizing how I would like the race to go. For the Beyond the Beach Marathon on September 16th, things were vastly different. On… Continue reading Glimmers of Hope
Now That’s More Like It
A little over two weeks ago, I ran my 6th half marathon at the 10th Annual Madison Mini Marathon (see picture below). I ran the race three years ago, setting a PR by one minute. Much has changed in three years, however, so I did not expect to set a PR this year. In fact, I had… Continue reading Now That’s More Like It
Taming the Beast
For anyone who uses social media, you know what a blessing and a curse it can be. It allows us to keep in touch with friends and family near and far and to network with people we may not otherwise meet in person. At the same time, it is very easy to play the comparison… Continue reading Taming the Beast
Run 4 Troops Recap
Ten days ago, I ran my first marathon since the Boston Marathon in 2016 and I still smile when I think about the experience. Was it a PR or a well-executed race? Not really. What made it special is that I DID IT. It was difficult to step away and take some time off from… Continue reading Run 4 Troops Recap
A Few of my Favorite Things
I have a few things that are on my bucket list and two of them are to run a marathon in all fifty states before I turn 50 and to see all of the historic mansions in the United States (perhaps I will write about some of the other things in a later post). Running… Continue reading A Few of my Favorite Things
Redefined Runner 