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Priorities ~ Unknown

Words for Wednesday

If it's important, you'll find the time.Otherwise, you'll find an excuse. Unknown … [More] about Priorities ~ Unknown

The Run/Walk

Sneakers running on the boardwalk

As I ran last Saturday (did I mention it was 9 miles) found myself thinking about the path to this half. Accepting the run/walk has been the key to … [More] about The Run/Walk

Training Update July 21

Training Update

This past week was a good running week, things came up to impact cross-training. Highest running miles ever this week - whoo hoot! Progress this … [More] about Training Update July 21

Thankful for Down Time

Thank God It's Friday words

This week I'm thankful for down time. Right, a little hokey maybe, but sincere. Sometimes I loose track of things. We all do sometimes. Relaxation, … [More] about Thankful for Down Time

Learning to Love Running

Oatmeal is like running

For some runners, the love is instant. For me, it's learning to love running. Running started really as an easy, cheap way to drop a few pounds or to … [More] about Learning to Love Running

Persistence ~ Mark Twain

Words for Wednesday

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did so. Mark Twain … [More] about Persistence ~ Mark Twain

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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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