Tag Archives: running

And then the truth came out

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

It was hard to sleep Monday and Tuesday night. I just kept replaying my daughter’s voice in my head over and over. Her words convicted me. “It was better than I thought,” she muttered, “I’m sure tomorrow will be even … Continue reading →

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Five Minute Friday: Broken

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

My 40th birthday is next Tuesday. I have planned nothing. Usually birthdays are an excuse to make big purchases, go on fun trips with my girlfriends or make a big fuss with family and friends over drinks. But not this … Continue reading →

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After 26-weeks of training, was it all worth it?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Sore muscles, stiff joints, new blisters and a bruised baby toe on my left foot woke me up early this morning. The intermittent throbbing was dull, slightly uncomfortable, but tolerable.  Ibuprofen only lasts for so many hours. After some careful … Continue reading →

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Word for the day: Perseverance

Posted on June 4, 2012 by

Although the word perseverance generally invokes the idea of steadfastness and steady persistence in spite of opposition, my favorite definition of the word perseverance is “Continuance in a state of grace leading finally to a state of glory”. It’s that … Continue reading →

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Pour Your Heart Out: I don’t really like running

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

In three weeks I will be doing my best to refrain from either anxiety driven or flat-out exertion induced vomiting while running my first half-marathon.  This last month has also proven to be more challenging to stay on my running … Continue reading →

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