Spending nearly my entire Saturday cleaning house should have tired me out. At midnight, however, I was still wide awake. I wasn't anxious; I just could not sleep. I even took two Tylenol PM to attempt to induce sleep. It wasn't until my … [Continue reading]
Chasing the Carrot
I was running CIM when my sister pointed out a girl, about my age, who was running just ahead of me. "There's your carrot, Julie. Go get her," she said in an effort to encourage me to pick up the pace. We were about 20 miles into the marathon and I … [Continue reading]
Having A Good Cry
Sometimes there is nothing like a good cry. We look for it, hunt it down, and cherish it. Sometimes the cry finds us all by itself. Crying helps us get past the pain and heal ourselves. When I was a teenager, I can remember feeling sad. I felt … [Continue reading]
The Bathrooms Can Wait
If I had planned the weekend out right, I would have completed my housework on Friday. I returned home to find the same clutter, dirty clothes, and dishes awaiting me. Having done such a hard workout, my legs ached. It was a bit surprising because … [Continue reading]
Go Long
On Sunday morning I got up at 6:00 AM to get ready for my long run. Yesterday was a comical event (if you have amusement). I was getting set for another chase run. YaYa's bike had a flat. Wonderful! I didn't have time to mess with it, so I just … [Continue reading]