I remember a rainy day in the spring of 2012 where the huzband and I were sitting in the car while our daughter was sleeping in the back seat. The subject of 'goals' to work towards came up and I decided to share with him this crazy idea that had been mulling around in my … Continue reading perseverance
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what the rest of 2012 looked like
Over the holiday week I have been staying up WAY past my bedtime. It's not good for my brain. Last night was no exception. I was working away at part one of my year in review blog and it was getting late. I was tired and knew I would be paying the price today as … Continue reading what the rest of 2012 looked like
the only first marathon
It was about mile 13 and I was done. I didn't want to run anymore. I was ready to quit, no more pain, just be done with this gosh darn thing. Thinking that I still had 13 plus miles to go was the most depressing thought ever. But then I would remember her.... ******************* I … Continue reading the only first marathon
the marathon that never was
I was supposed to run my very first marathon November 4th, however plans changed. Here I am exactly one month later sitting down to do what would have been a recap of my run. It had been a long journey to reach race day. A physical journey through all the pain and challenges of running. … Continue reading the marathon that never was
a marathon after a hurricane
I am posting from my phone so forgive any mistakes that may be. Also, once power has returned I will get to the winner of Lopez Lomong's book 'Running for my Life.' My heart is torn between two places. The devastation that is surrounding us after Frankenstorm is truly heart wrenching. I am grateful that … Continue reading a marathon after a hurricane
