Tag: Goals
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When the Going Gets Tough…
It’s about 11 degrees F outside right now; and since there’s no wind, it doesn’t feel too bad. I’m sitting here in the dark with a hot cup of coffee and sweat drying in my hair. Mere moments ago I was running through the snowy streets of town, cursing my body for struggling so badly.…
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Kicking it Off with a Bang!
Happy New Year! If you read my previous post, I did mention I intended to blog more. (Betcha didn’t think it would be so soon, amiright?) But I’m trying to start this year setting myself up for success. Perhaps you’ve seen that YouTube video, where Admiral William McRaven is giving a speech about the most…
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What I Needed to Hear
“I think that we should make it our goal that you qualify for Boston in three years.” I almost cried. We were out for a walk with the kids. It was a gorgeous day: warm breeze, sun shining, and the delighted shouts of the kids in the background. The boys were riding their bikes, and…
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Goals for 2017
Happy New Year! I have a confession. I hate making New Year’s resolutions. I think they’re kind of stupid. Most of the time when someone asks what my resolution is, I say, “To floss.” (That’s the truth, I do want to floss more.) But overall, I don’t hold my weight or faith in resolutions. Now,…
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Battling Excuses
The Rails to Trails half marathon is staring at me from Sunday. While physically, I know I’m set (provided my knee doesn’t give me any issues), and mentally I know I can rock it, I’m still surprised how easily excuses can creep into my mind, even days away from the race. I’m been running for…
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6 Weeks Post: Let’s Do This!
6 weeks, baby! Finally got to this point! Although in truth, I feel like the time flew by in a blur; funny how having a newborn makes time both slow down and speed up simultaneously. This will be my last weekly update. I will still be providing updates each month and posting regularly, but now…