I feel like every few weeks between random conversations with colleagues, friends, or by reading others blog posts, I come to a realization of some sort. This has been one of those weeks. Things that make me Happy - My best running friend, Karen. I love that in just a few months of running together …
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Last month, Karen said she'd signed up for an 18 mile race on a weekend I was supposed to be out of town. When my plans changed, I was happy to sign up for a race on an island, since we needed to run 18 miles for our Walt Disney World Marathon training. The 41st …
Strength is something most of us don't think about for a good portion of the day. We think about it when we lace up for a run, and feel our muscles gear up to take us as far as we want or need to go. We think about it when we head to the gym …
The week after a race is always tough. You're coming down off of the highs of training and race day. You're often sore and tired, and, if you're anything like me, all you want is carbs, liquids, and sleep. This week, in particular, has been brutal, but before we get there, we're going back to …
It's time for another Three on Thursday, alresdy?! This week reminded me that prioritization in life is critical, but really hard. Three Things that make Me Happy 1) After months of focus and training, and with BIG motivation from Karen, I finally beat my half-marathon PR. That PR had been in place since my very …
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I had every intention of having a race recap and review up today, but I just didn't have the energy. Image from YAvengers.com As you may remember, or didn't block me from Instagram or Twitter I ran Rock n Roll Philly yesterday. Obviously, I didn't hide my results, I had a big PR, but it …
The weekend has finally arrived! Just a few short months ago this person I only knew as @karenlovestorun and I had cheered each other on through the Runner's World Summer Run Streak and met up for a group run on a whim. Since then we've run together most weekends, signed up for our first marathon, …
Its been a crazy week, which is apparently now what happens when I have a race scheduled. Everything that could possibly hit me at work, hit me, which meant late nights, missed runs, and being on the verge of getting a cold (or a response to my allergy shots that's badly timed). I am planning …
Continue reading T-minus 2 days until Rock n Roll Philly & Race Prep on Instagram
Three on Thursday is back, for a THIRD time. As a reminder the point is to focus on 3 things that make you happy, 3 areas of focus, and 3 accomplishments for the week. The goal, for me, is to remember the wonderful things in my life, prioritize my areas of focus, and remind myself …
I'm going to be honest, I had forgotten if I'd even set August goals. Clearly, not a good thing. But I do feel like I lived Activity August well, partially because living in the city, I now walk almost everywhere. Checking in on my August goals, its obvious I forgot I'd done them: - August …
Continue reading Checking out of Activity August and into Strong September
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