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Training Update August 18 2014

Training Update

Another low mileage week last week. Wanted to give my left back/leg/need A&P class a chance to mend. Resumed my squat/lunge/planks to keep … [More] about Training Update August 18 2014

Thankful for Today

Thank God It's Friday words

Life is hard to understand some days, weeks, months... This Friday, and every Friday, I'm thankful for today. Sometimes we roll right through life, … [More] about Thankful for Today

Your First Apartment

First Apartment

Do you remember your first apartment? I will never forget mine. We haven't talked much about our empty nest recently. It was really hard at first... … [More] about Your First Apartment

Motivation ~ Zig Ziglar

Words for Wednesday

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily. Zig Ziglar … [More] about Motivation ~ Zig Ziglar

The Long Run

Woman running up a hill

The long run was something my oldest son would talk about, like speed and tempo days. While I'm still working my arms around speed and tempo … [More] about The Long Run

Training Update Aug 11 2014

Training Update

Not enough running last week, better cross week. Hot yoga re-injured a part in my lower back and leg. Not bad, little Aleve, ice and we'll see in a … [More] about Training Update Aug 11 2014

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I'm a 50-something wife, mom and business woman. My planner tells me there are a few more roles... but that's a good start. I'm a techie and a small business owner who loves good coffee, dark chocolate & running in the rain. And an empty nester... While … more about About

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