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How An Impromptu 12 Miler Renewed My Hope

Don’t you love it when you’re hit over the head by reminders of how your body is aging and changing? Like the engine light that suddenly comes on, followed by every other warning light on the dashboard. Do you just… Continue Reading →

More Doctors, More Running

Was it really only three years ago that, practically overnight, I went from running 4 to 5 miles a day to struggling to walk a mile without chest pain, labored breathing, and legs that felt like Jell-O? I’ve definitely come… Continue Reading →

How A Horrible Run Taught Me A Valuable Lesson

Last week was a terrible week for running. Every morning my entire body hurt, so it took me forever to get going. My muscles and  joints ached. It seemed as if every inch of my body was stiff and sore…. Continue Reading →

How I Tricked My Mind Into Running 7 Miles

Every possible excuse to not run flooded my mind as I drove home from my morning appointments. By the time I pulled in my driveway (two hours later than planned) I had basically convinced myself to skip today’s run. “I’ve… Continue Reading →

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