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The Valuable Lesson I Learned At A Local Turkey Trot

Never again will I sign up for a 5K. That was my stance on running local 5K races for the last 15 or so years. I’ve possessed zero desire to fork over anywhere from 20 to 40 bucks (entry fees… Continue Reading →

Do You Exercise To Earn Your Calories, Punish Yourself, Or Because It’s Good For You?

Do you buy into the mindset that you need to earn your Thanksgiving feast? The day after a gluttonous meal do you work out extra hard as a form of penance to relieve your guilt? Perhaps you are like me… 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 →

My Thanksgiving Run – What An Injury Taught Me About Gratitude And Motivation

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always made it a point to go for a long run on Thanksgiving morning. Hitting the pavement nice and early wakes me up and mentally prepares me for a day that revolves… Continue Reading →

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