When plans fall through it can be hard to see the other side of the equation. Especially when the plans are ones for which you've had your heart set on seeing through to the end. But alas, plans do occasionally do just that. Because, after all, life … [Continue reading]
Time to relax
The number of days ‘till Boston is dwindling down to nothing and I’m beginning to feel a level of nervousness like none other. If you’ve been around me before a marathon, you know that this is saying a lot. I tend to be an emotional bundle of nervous … [Continue reading]
Without vices or devices
Sometimes a girl’s got to let down her hair and let go. It can feel a little unnatural. Leaving all worries behind is easier said than done. But it sure is freeing. The ability to enjoy a little bit of freedom from the routine is good thing. It's … [Continue reading]
The Runners are Coming
I woke up to gray skies and a steady stream of continued rainfall. It wasn't what I wanted to see first thing in the morning. Certainly not, first thing in the morning of my last 20-miler. I silenced the alarm and rolled over in bed -- AWAY from the … [Continue reading]
Selfless acts
Just the other day, I received a message that I am compelled to share. In chain-like fashion, this message comes from Japan, is translated and passed along. It is a plea for help -- in the form of prayers. This *is* real. The original message … [Continue reading]