Today marks the eighth day since I’ve run. Yes, you read that right. Eight. Whole. Days. I actually broke down in tears yesterday. The thought that I might not be at the start line of the Divas Half Marathon at the end of April resulted in a can’t-catch-my-breath sob fest. Yes, I know. If this […] Read more
Whether you’re a college basketball fan or not, it’s hard to turn on the TV or log onto Twitter or Facebook without hearing about the latest bracket challenge, watching a free-throw or reading about how all your friends feel about their favorite team. With March Madness in full swing, it occurred to me earlier this […] Read more
This is a story that starts out happy but does not yet have an ending. The final outcome still remains to be seen. But let’s start at the beginning shall we? I had the good fortune to spend this past weekend in Florida – 2 days in Orlando and 1 night in Tampa. In my […] Read more
Although running successfully disguises itself as an act of physical strength and endurance, it’s actually a mind game. A carefully played chess move. A sneaky strategy that tries to penetrate our confidence and inject self-doubt as often as it possibly can. We become the pawns in running’s game at mile 21 of a marathon … […] Read more
There is a go-to word I’ve been finding myself using a lot lately for everything I’m doing in life, including running … “PURPOSE.” Why are we doing what we’re doing? Or, why aren’t we doing what we should be doing? For many of us who run, it’s easy to get so caught up in preparing […] Read more