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How Running in the Brutal Cold Renewed My Hope

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 →

What Running Has Taught Me About Gratitude

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 →

Overcoming Fear Helped Me Overcome My Pain

My eyes slowly open, and within a matter of seconds, I’m overwhelmed by the swarm of butterflies that have taken over my stomach. They trigger an alarm that sends warning signals throughout my body. Before long, an unhinged train of… Continue Reading →

My Running Challenge For My 55th Birthday – Setting Goals

It’s time for a challenge! It’s been almost 2 years since I’ve set a goal for myself in terms of running. Or in terms of anything for that matter! In March 2023, I ran a half marathon, which was my… 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 →

Safety Concerns That Rob Me Of The Joy Of Running

It REALLY SUCKS that when I head out the door to run I have to think about the possible dangers of running alone. I’ve lived in my quiet, safe and small upstate NY town for 20 years. The solitude of… Continue Reading →

The Joy Of Running In My 50s

Running has always been a part of my life. Memories from running when I was five years old still hold a special place in my heart. Truth be told though, it hasn’t always been positive. But when you run for… Continue Reading →

How Running Saves Me From Depression

Life without running. That’s impossible to imagine and something I hope to never face – at least until I’m well past 90! Short seasons without running have come and gone – most recently this summer when foot pain forced me… Continue Reading →

My Summer Of Pain And No Running

Why does every step I take send daggers of fiery pain shooting through my feet? Why are both of my ankles swollen so badly the bones are no longer visible? Why does everything I put on my feet, including socks,… Continue Reading →

My Mountain Bike Adventure – What It Taught Me About Life’s Challenges

I LOVE mountain biking. There’s no better way to spend time together as a family than discovering all kinds of crazy terrain in stunning settings such as our favorites— the mountains of Colorado and the desert of the mountain biking… Continue Reading →

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