There are people who come into our lives and leave an imprint on our hearts, sometimes when we least expect it. That is what happened to me with a man I will call the “Kind Stranger.” Last fall, after writing about my dad being inducted into his high school track and field hall of fame, a […] Read more
It was not your typical 5K. I did not wake up before 5 a.m. There was no race bib to wear or safety pins to fumble with. I didn’t do my standard dynamic stretching routine or pre-race warm-up. I lined up on the starting line with babies in strollers and kids and adults in wheelchairs. Running […] Read more
Did you know this week is National Park Week? I may have led you to believe my only passion is running and talking about running, but a close second runner-up is visiting America’s National Parks. My husband and I set a goal to visit every National Park in the United States, and our vacations often include […] Read more
What is it about being still and in a state of rest that is so challenging? After a really tough run, all we want to do is stop, right? Why, then, is closing my eyes and laying on the ground without moving so dang tough? As part of my weekly training, I like to attend a […] Read more
Today, I should be running the Boston Marathon. Instead, it’s just another Monday. How are you feeling about it? my husband asked. I’m fine. I replied, while scrolling through photos of friends who were sharing their pictures from the weekend in Boston on social media. I’ve had a long time to come to terms with it. I said. […] Read more