This post is later than I wanted, but school duties, sick kids, and family visits have a tendency to take priority over blog writing. Alas. The race was about a week ago, and as I sit here writing this, I'm fully recovered and ready to plan the next goal. I had my goals for Rails … Continue reading Adjusting to the Unexpected: Rails to Trails Half Marathon Recap
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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 … Continue reading Battling Excuses
Apple Dumpling Days 1/2 Marathon Recap
What an experience! I'm so grateful for how the race went, and even though I'm disappointed in my performance, I really couldn't have asked for a better day. I went into it with a goal of breaking 2:15, but like I said before, wasn't stressing too much about it. Well, the day before the race, … Continue reading Apple Dumpling Days 1/2 Marathon Recap
Comparison: The Joy Thief
Have you ever looked at another person and thought, "Boy, they have it easy." Maybe it was one of your single girlfriends whose life seemed like a fabulous parade of dates, shopping, and fun travels. Maybe it was a married mom of two who shed the baby weight immediately upon leaving the hospital, and whose 6 … Continue reading Comparison: The Joy Thief
