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How A Foggy Morning Run Revealed A Profound Lesson

This morning I headed out the door into the dense fog to run in a nearby neighborhood called the Flats. My mind was groggy, the twinge of pain in my foot annoyed me and my body was tired. I chose… Continue Reading →

Why Having Lupus Sucks In The Summer

This will be the first week that I’ve put up a big fat ZERO for running mileage because it’s been WAY too hot to run. (Or even move for that matter!) It’s not for lack of intention. I’ve tried getting… Continue Reading →

The Joy Of Running In Unexpected Places

When all is said and done this summer, we will have spent seven weeks traversing the US driving through 21 states racking up thousands of miles on our RV. People will likely ask us (because they did last summer) about… Continue Reading →

Preparing For Summer On The Road With A Lupus Diagnosis

It should come as no surprise that since my “official” diagnosis a few weeks ago, I’ve read two books, countless articles, and listened to several podcasts about lupus. After tons of research I’m finally at peace with the diagnosis and… Continue Reading →

When Negativity Calls, Movement Changes Everything

I’ve heard it said a million times that perspective is everything. Although we may not always be able to control our circumstances, we can learn to control how we react to them. I love the way that sounds, but to… Continue Reading →

Why I Write About Running

Running and I go way back — all the way back to the early 70’s when I was five years old. One of my earliest running memories is competing in the 100m dash and long jump at summer track meets… Continue Reading →

How Getting Older Has Taught Me To Stop Hating My Body

 Do you ever look closely at yourself in the mirror or scrutinize a photo and find yourself being hyper critical of every inch of your face and body? Has your inner dialogue ever sounded something like this —  “I hate… Continue Reading →

The Value Of Mindset In Overcoming Chronic Illness

A post from two years ago recently popped up in my feed and in it I spoke about how it had been two weeks since my very first diagnosis with Covid. I mentioned how it kicked my ass with exhaustion,… 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 Developed A Positive Mindset Despite Challenging Circumstances

Having a chronic illness, with symptoms occurring in unpredictable cycles, has been extremely frustrating.  However, despite all the uncertainty and trials, I have taken steps that have been very helpful in dealing with the frustration. I love it because these… Continue Reading →

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