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How Running Taught Me That Other Women Are Not The Enemy

How fortunate am I to know so many amazing women who run? It’s crazy because unfortunately, for most of my life I’ve considered other women as competition. Growing up as an athletic tomboy who got her thrills from winning (beating… Continue Reading →

A Half Marathon, Hospital Stay, And Running 55KM

After crossing the finish line of the Two Rivers Half Marathon last weekend, I was thrilled about my time, but more excited to ask my dad about my son, Bryce. I was certain he had won the race so I… Continue Reading →

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 →

Has Winter Stolen My Motivation And The Joy Of Running ?

Along the journey to an audacious goal, hurdles and setbacks threaten to derail us, often provoking doubt in our progress and abilities. The fear of such obstacles often prevents me from aiming high (or even at all). Ironically, the hurdles… Continue Reading →

The Flu, A Terrible Run, And A Silver Lining

Not gonna lie. That run really hurt. In fact, the whole week hurt. The only other day I managed to run was Tuesday, which ended up being a six miler, despite my skepticism I’d even be able to manage three…. Continue Reading →

Early Challenges During My Half Marathon Training

“Research shows the most profound learning happens when we’re challenged…” Steve Magness.   This week was the official start of my half marathon training, and let’s just say — I had many opportunities to test the validity of that quote. The… Continue Reading →

How A Ten Miler And Winning A Half Marathon Entry Reignited My Spark

Time to celebrate because last weekend I finally logged a double digit run! My 10 miler on Sunday is the farthest I’ve run since March 12, 2023 when I ran the Celebrate Life half marathon. That race was my “prove-to-myself-I-can-come-back-from-long-Covid-and-pericarditis”… Continue Reading →

Reflections and Goals for the New Year

The year 2024 brought countless lessons my way. The first thing I discovered  was how certain foods affect my body. After embarking on a raw vegan diet in September of 2023 to reverse my supposed lupus, I spent the latter… Continue Reading →

When Perimenopause Wreaks Havoc On My Body

Ahhh… I feel like a teenager again! Except it’s totally not what you think. I wish I was referring to reclaiming the energy of my childhood and the lack of adult responsibilities. Unfortunately, it’s because the PMS symptoms of my… Continue Reading →

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 →

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