Sometimes you have to step away from the routine and just be. Just letting yourself be is not an easy task; the tendency to judge and try to change who we are and how we are experiencing the here and now is strong. We have perfect ideals of who we … [Continue reading]
reason to smile
I remember when running was easy and fun. Okay, maybe not so easy at mile 17+ but the shorter runs were a breeze. At least that's how I remember it now. To think that it's been 7 years since I quit running boggles my mind. When I lace up my shoes, … [Continue reading]
Good Ol’ Saint Patty
I don't need an excuse to wear green; it's my favorite color. As such, Saint Patrick's Day has never been a big deal to me. For others, however, it is a BIG deal. When my niece decided to come to our home for a weekend getaway, I was thrilled … [Continue reading]
the road ahead
Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday that I had 6 months to get Spartan fit. Today, I look at the calendar to find my race 3 months away. Technically, race day is < 3 months away! And me... well I'm no where near ready for a race … [Continue reading]
that TIME again
It's that time of year. The time when we move our clocks forward a full hour as if we have so much extra time that we don't need that hour. Honestly, it's not so much the hour that is bypassed as it is the effect in the mornings that follow. You … [Continue reading]