Oh, marathon .. you formidable opponent, you. Every time I race, I am reminded of the respect I have for endurance sports, and for the people that excel in them. After the race, I am reminded of how much I personally love it, too. I've waited a few days before posting, mulling over my delivery of … Continue reading Oh Marathon .. The formidable challenge
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Lessons from a Peaceful Taper
No - I promise it is not an oxymoron!! I've been training for this marathon that is coming up in 3 days for >4 months. I worked very hard to get to this point and was looking forward to some time off of my legs! Historically, once a few days into the taper, I start … Continue reading Lessons from a Peaceful Taper
Imago Dei…
While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation. Maya Angelou An amazing quote. I was reading this morning about being created "imago Dei" - in the image of God, and it genuinely rocked my world in … Continue reading Imago Dei…
Community
How important is community? Friends? Family? I consulted Wikipedia. "The term community has two distinct commutative meanings: 1) Community can refer to a usually small, social unit of any size that shares common values. The term can also refer to the national community or international community, and 2) in biology, a community is a group … Continue reading Community
Thanksgiving …
Thanksgiving Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. Henry Van Dyke Thanksgiving The past few weeks, God has taught me something incredible - something that I can truly appreciate and live in the moment of life with. This lesson … Continue reading Thanksgiving …
Work for a Reward
I've been quiet lately because I have been focusing all of my extra time on studying to pass my Personal Trainer Exam. I am completely ecstatic to say that I have passed it, and am satisfied with the sacrifices I made this summer to complete the program over spending more time socializing, having more leisure … Continue reading Work for a Reward
The Night Before
Alright - I've had a lot of thoughts simmering in my mind as of late, all of which I wish to share with you, but at this moment, I must share this lively emotion we call anticipation. How often, as adults, do we get the feeling of waiting for something incredible to happen? Think back … Continue reading The Night Before
Outward!
I'm at the gym, walking in, headed to the locker room. I pass 3-4 people on the way, only one of which makes eye contact. Walking down Shockoe Slip and the same thing happens - more sophisticated-like though, professionals on their cell phones, checking their watches, shuffling with papers or their clothing. Running through the … Continue reading Outward!
What Drives You?
First of all, I have now quit cigarettes for the third (and final) time. (*Shock and awe!* Yes, marathoner miss triathlete to be decided to emotionally pick up an old old habit/crutch for a minute) Why do I quit? Because what I want is not what cigarettes give me. Why did I pick them up? … Continue reading What Drives You?
If you feel lik…
If you feel like there's something out there that you're supposed to be doing, if you have a passion for it, then stop wishing and just do it. Wanda SykesI thought of starting a blog about a year ago. The thought has been marinating in my brain for that long .... So, I decided to do it. … Continue reading If you feel lik…
