What does the term, 'Black Friday' make you think of? Feel? As a child, my memory of Black Friday was the commercials we would see on TV. Macy's, Walmart, and every other department store, it seemed, was battling for our eyes and ears. I knew, beyond shadow of doubt, that Christmas was coming. In fact, … Continue reading ThanksGIVING Thursday and Black Friday
Comparison.
It was a cold and rainy day, but I went out and got my 7 miles in anyway. Times like that test you. Your desire. Your will. Your .. sanity? When you step outside to realize it is positively pouring cats and dogs and you have 7 miles on your run schedule that day. You … Continue reading Comparison.
Giving Thanks
Are you like me? .. I have always had the tendency to, through all the goodness in my life, zero in on the one thing that is wrong. I zero in on it, like targeting it for destruction. Then, I execute and attack until it is no longer an issue. Sounds great, right? Sometimes, it … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Out of Control?
There is a, in my opinion, lyrical revelation in the song I want to share with you today. 2014 for me has been a very turbulent yet very forward moving and purposeful year for me. Maybe you can relate??
Richmond Marathon, 26.2 All Over Again!
Get ready for this - I MATCHED my PR time.
NYC Marathon – Race Report – Night Before & Morning of!
The train arrived at 1230 at Pennsylvania Station in NYC. Hooray! First thing on the agenda? A hot meal! I had been up for 9 hours eating nothing but oats, fruit, and Clif bars! Where's the delicious NY food at?! I found a deli right across the street. This was perfect! I was SO … Continue reading NYC Marathon – Race Report – Night Before & Morning of!
Why Run?
Why do we run? Is it because we enjoy it? Or are we just telling ourselves and other people that? Why must we always strive to become better, faster, stronger? Might this rob us of the joy that can be found in the journey, in the experience? A more beneficial question for me to ask … Continue reading Why Run?
Hard CORE
Have you considered this thought - you cannot do ANYTHING without your core? Lift your right arm. Did you feel your midsection activating to keep you stable? Take a step forward or kick your leg where you are right now. Did you notice that?
Proper Movement
Do me a favor. Where you are right now - sitting, standing, whatever, turn both of your feet so that the arch is facing forward, toes facing each side, left, and right.
Autumn Fave: Mango Pumpkin Smoothie
Have a hankerin' for the taste of autumn but still need good nutrition for your body?
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