You know that whole "if your dreams don't scare you they aren't big enough" cliche?? Well this one is scary AF. It's something that has been swirling around my mind since my 3rd lap at the Rosaryville 50K. When I realized that, not only was I going to finish this race, but I was going … Continue reading If Your Dreams Don’t Scare You
A: It's my dia-versary. I almost forgot. N: We should celebrate with cake. Well I suppose a "happy dia-versary" is in order. Two years ago today I found myself sitting in my primary care office expecting to be told that I somehow had type 2 diabetes, and equally expecting that I would fight it with … Continue reading One Day at a Time
I walked away from GC2018 with a lot of personal insight, and something this adventure reinforced for me is how much I value quiet time to myself. During a side hike at Matkat Canyon I decided not to continue on with the group. I was really cold that morning and I didn't want to wade … Continue reading Do the Hard Thinking
I'm a list person. Lists make my heart happy. They keep me organized and allow me to think through #allthedetails in a logical way. I guess you could say that lists are my strength. The question, then, is how to use that strength in an exercise of self-discovery. Recently I've been feeling somewhat aimless. I'm … Continue reading An Exercise in Self-Discovery
"And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling." I am returning to the Grandest of Canyons. For the third time. I leave in less than ten days. Some people are in awe. Some people think it's cool AF. Some people can't comprehend why I'd … Continue reading Three Reasons to Return to the Grandest of Canyons
As I sit here enjoying a festive playlist in the glow of my Christmas fern, surrounded by the scent of a seasonal candle and the warmth of the wood stove, I can't help but reflect on my feelings regarding the holiday season. At the risk of sounding blasphemous-- I'm just not feeling it. Maybe it's … Continue reading This Christmas I Want More
6:10:50 My goal was to cross the finish line-- preferably in 7.5 hours. But sometimes the running gods smile down on you and you manage incredible feats. My longest run going into the Rosaryville Veteran's Day 50K was 13.1 miles in early October at the Wineglass Half Marathon. Friends were shocked when I share that … Continue reading Rosaryville Veteran’s Day 50K Race Report
Running comes easy. My new running mantra. Is it true?? Definitely not. Running is most certainly not easy for me. But if I keep telling myself that running comes easy, I bet it will become easier. It sounds kind of hoakie, but I believe there is a connection between our thoughts and the outcome of … Continue reading Running Comes Easy
I dropped my phone last week. I've dropped it plenty of times before, but this time was a bit different. Sarge and I were taking selfies on the front porch after our long run. My phone slipped out of my hand, bounced down two steps, and landed screen-first on the concrete. I noticed a few … Continue reading An Exercise in Contentment
ISTJ. Learner. Questioner. Lover. Libra. I must admit—I’m a huge geek when it comes to personality tests. I love the details-- the validation of the traits that make me who I am, understanding how to interact successfully with others, being able to explain my quirks because I fall into a specific category. Maybe it's a … Continue reading Expectations. Awareness. Magic.
