Every so often I get a day that sets me back a bit. It's a day that I get quiet, I keep to myself, maybe bake a little, go for an easy run. It shows... Read more
I am a serious person. Seriously. In all seriousness I am so serious that I annoy myself sometimes. I am a person who can take a simple sentence me... Read more
I'm officially registered for my next race which I chose to be a 5k in two weekends. I must say I am so looking forward to this. I love being a part... Read more
Throughout this journey I've taken the time to sit back and look over the many changes I've gone through going from where I was 3 1/2 years ago to now... Read more
Yes, it is all about the journey. I know that. I've preached it. I've lived it. I've loved it...most of the time. Learning to roll with the punch... Read more
Since starting this site I have lost a total of 28 pounds :) just 52 more to go to be at my ideal weight! I love this site because it is sooooo motiva... Read more
This is an amazing event on Facebook. I've never been more proud to be a runner. To see 68k people come together to show their love, compassio... Read more
Funny how life works sometimes. I can go, go, go on my journey to accomplishing my goals and then one day I'll notice something different is going on... Read more
Happy Easter! Tomorrow is April 1st, beginning of a brand new month. Gotta love beginnings of things, especially new months where the dreams usually... Read more
As I sit here looking through my balcony window, I'm admiring the lovely, purple colored tree that is blooming so beautifully. I'm noticing the quiet... Read more
I've been told in the past to be careful of what you wish for, because you may just end up with it. I never gave that much thought, up until the past... Read more
I had a great run yesterday. Probably one of the best long runs I've had in quite some time. A fellow sparker suggested using a Jeff Galloway interv... Read more
Friday night, one of my favorite times of the week as is probably for many others out there. It's the time of the week where I get to reclaim "my tim... Read more
Yesterday was another first for me. I completed my first 7-mile long run. I did pretty darn good up to the 6th mile, then I kind of lost it during t... Read more
Over the past few months, I haven't been as concerned about the numbers on the scale as I have been in the past. I've been wanting to lost those last... Read more
Once in a while I sit back and wonder why I love running so much. What is in it that lights my flame as much as it does? It's an activity that doesn... Read more
Living in the here and now. Living in the present moment. I don't know about others, but this has been something that I've truly had to work at to m... Read more
I've been through many phases in this whole "starting life over at 40" process. As I look over them, I can see just how valuable each phase has been... Read more
It's that "Love" time of the year again. It's a day that some enjoy, and some dread. I've been on both sides of that table. I consider myself truly... Read more
The 4-mile push from yesterday was simply amazing. No better word for it. There is truly nothing like the feeling you get when you feel rewarded for... Read more
It's Saturday which means it's my "push" day. Today is a 4-miler to be ran at a speed that I'm pushing myself to achieve, rather than my favorite eas... Read more
I found a very simple recipe for an alternative to the good-ole pancake which I absolutely love, love, love :) But I know they are not very healthy t... Read more
Today was one of my least favorite kind of days...so I've decided. In preparing to run the half marathon in June, today was my training day for kicki... Read more
I've been told in the past that I see life through rose-colored glasses. I was extremely offended when this was said to me in a mocking way by an acq... Read more
Good God am I sore. Not only have I not been running routinely in the past month, but I also have new running shoes to break in and I scheduled back... Read more
When I think of my goals in life, it becomes almost intoxicating to me. I love to dream. I love to create the vision of my dreams and picture myself... Read more
After acknowledging the extra "poundage" that I slapped on myself over the holidays and vacationing, I vowed to get back to it full steam. Ready to p... Read more
Judgment/Judgement. It's a word that irritates me. Not only for what it means, but in my household it can be spelled two ways. Judgment & Judgemen... Read more
I've written before about change. The physical discomfort of it, the emotional discomfort of it, the desirability of it. Change, of course, starts w... Read more
So another end to a wonderful vacation from "normal" life as I know it. The holidays brought so many good times and lovely memories for me this year.... Read more
I've been majorly slacking on my blogging during this journey... but to recap the start of this year, here goes -
I have cut out all sodas.. my... Read more
I have been following a mostly vegan diet now for the last 6 months and it has really helped in all areas. I on occasion have to have vegetarian food... Read more
I find myself back in this terrible position of seeing 199.8 on the scale this morning. Can I just say how terrifying that feels... I know that there... Read more
I have a new love in my life. It's called the long run that I run on Sundays. Never has running helped me feel so satisfied than running these. Wha... Read more
It's that time of the year that I love so much. Those last few weeks before the holiday and the end of the year bring joy, love, chaos, stress, happi... Read more
My first finisher medal for completing a virtual halfathon. Took six weeks to get it, but it just lit my world up to find it in the mail today. Pret... Read more
well..im waiting...waiting for what...waiting for my night in shining armor to take me off into the sunset on a stallion and live happily ever after..... Read more
A friend of mine very recently told me about a song she said reminded her of me. It made me chuckle a bit because I thought about the music on my ipo... Read more
If people only ate when they felt true hunger, few of us would struggle with our weight. So why (and where) are we eating so much, and what can we do about it? Start here.
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