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Along the journey to an audacious goal, hurdles and setbacks threaten to derail us, often provoking doubt in our progress and abilities. The fear of such obstacles often prevents me from aiming high (or even at all). Ironically, the hurdles… Continue Reading →
Not gonna lie. That run really hurt. In fact, the whole week hurt. The only other day I managed to run was Tuesday, which ended up being a six miler, despite my skepticism I’d even be able to manage three…. Continue Reading →
“Research shows the most profound learning happens when we’re challenged…” Steve Magness. This week was the official start of my half marathon training, and let’s just say — I had many opportunities to test the validity of that quote. The… Continue Reading →
Time to celebrate because last weekend I finally logged a double digit run! My 10 miler on Sunday is the farthest I’ve run since March 12, 2023 when I ran the Celebrate Life half marathon. That race was my “prove-to-myself-I-can-come-back-from-long-Covid-and-pericarditis”… Continue Reading →
It’s pitch dark, 20°, and nothing about this seems fun. What did I get myself into? These were my waking thoughts at 4:45 AM on the morning of our first run club meetup a year ago. It’s amazing how much… Continue Reading →
The year 2024 brought countless lessons my way. The first thing I discovered was how certain foods affect my body. After embarking on a raw vegan diet in September of 2023 to reverse my supposed lupus, I spent the latter… Continue Reading →
Ahhh… I feel like a teenager again! Except it’s totally not what you think. I wish I was referring to reclaiming the energy of my childhood and the lack of adult responsibilities. Unfortunately, it’s because the PMS symptoms of my… Continue Reading →
All my husband did was ask when I’d be ready to leave for the gym. So why did I burst into tears and insist he go without me? Where did the wave of discontent and despair that overwhelmed my body… Continue Reading →
Despite many challenges and a few setbacks this year, I have so much to be grateful for. Being sick changes everything. For me running is usually an indicator of how life is going in general, and through my running… Continue Reading →
Why can’t I lose weight? Why did I overeat yet again? Why can’t I resist foods that make me sick? Why is it such a battle to make healthier choices? Have any of these questions plagued your thoughts? For most… Continue Reading →