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How I’m Coming To Grips With The Change Of Seasons

Does setting the clocks back in the fall bother anyone else as much as it bothers me? It’s definitely in the running for my least favorite day of the year. Without fail, it disrupts my sleep (for an annoyingly long… Continue Reading →

How A Foggy Morning Run Revealed A Profound Lesson

This morning I headed out the door into the dense fog to run in a nearby neighborhood called the Flats. My mind was groggy, the twinge of pain in my foot annoyed me and my body was tired. I chose… Continue Reading →

‘Tis The Season For SAD – How Running Helps Me Beat The Winter Blues

This is a throwback to an article I wrote in December 2010 for our local running club’s newsletter. I decided to share it with you now as reminder that if you are feeling the effects of winter (less sunlight, less… Continue Reading →

Embracing Gratitude In A Year Of Uncertainty

What a roller coaster these past 14 months have been! The ups and downs have often triggered feelings of self-pity and resentment. On my run this morning, my entire body hurt (probably from lifting weights, but it still reminded me… Continue Reading →

How I Turned My Frustration Into Fuel For Fighting A Mystery Illness

Thanks to this incredibly annoying “mystery illness” I was extremely frustrated and annoyed last week.  For a few days I felt a subtle ache deep within my chest while the rest of my body didn’t seem quite right (something I… Continue Reading →

When I Turned Off The Music, Something Amazing Happened

I live for music. To say my life revolves around it would be an understatement. Due to my kids being in a successful touring band that has been a family project since they were 10 years old, I am completely… Continue Reading →

How Running Helps Me Manage My Mental Health

What a thrill it was to hit my highest mileage week in months! It was a week defined by new strength and focus. I was stoked to have run a sub eight minute mile, essentially cutting my time in half… Continue Reading →

How Running Rescued Me From Negative Thoughts

Running is such a powerful tool for transforming our thoughts. Today’s run was a perfect example.  I had just left my rheumatologist’s office feeling pissed and frustrated, fighting back tears because I had just learned I needed to start another… Continue Reading →

Transform Your Mind With Movement

 While watching the local meteorologist give her report on the morning news, my heart sank and I immediately grew aggravated. She was pointing to my county on the map predicting 6 to 12 inches of snow to hit my area… Continue Reading →

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