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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 →
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 →
Don’t judge me for admitting this, but this week I was expecting my doctor to call me to confirm a lupus diagnosis and when he didn’t, I was actually disappointed. I really wanted a specific name for what’s been ailing… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Today’s post is a public service announcement from your pissed off, friendly neighborhood runner! It’s really quite simple… Keep your dogs on a leash or behind a fence! Keep your eyes off your phone and on the road! There! I… Continue Reading →
Consistency has never been one of my strengths. My approach to life is usually “all or nothing” (which I know is not a good approach – but hey, I’m being honest), so it’s very easy for a few days off,… Continue Reading →
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 →
The only saving grace of having so many doctor appointments lately has been the drive. I’m addicted to the 80s channel on Sirius, so I’ve been driving around blasting tunes from my childhood and it has left me feeling very… Continue Reading →
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 →