Happy New Year! I am welcoming in the new year with open arms and a open heart. While 2020 was full of many disappointments due to a pandemic, I believe good things still happened during the year. For one, I … Continue reading
My birthday is this coming Saturday, and this year is going to be different, that’s for sure. Having a birthday while in quarantine (or, as they are calling it, “safer-at-home), is like nothing I’ve experienced before. I’m sure it’s going … Continue reading
Why do you run? With races being canceled since last month, and into the foreseeable future, we all know motivation can be hard to find right now. Go back to what got you started, why you became a runner. What … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family & friends! I hope you have a wonderful day spent with loved ones, full of good things. I’m so thankful for loved ones, both family and wonderful friends. My day will begin with … Continue reading
Last Thursday, I celebrated another year of life. Another year traveling around the Sun. It’s kind of weird, I almost don’t get excited about my birthday anymore. True, I did last year when I entered a new decade, but not … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! I hope you have a blessed Christmas holiday surrounded by family and friends. I wish that this Christmas season shines upon you with love and kindness. May the true meaning of the season fill your heart with many … Continue reading
On Saturday, December 1st, I ran my 35th half marathon. The OUC Orlando Half Marathon is one I’ve run four times prior (2012, 2014, 2015, 2016), so it was not only number 35 overall, but the 5th time I ran … Continue reading
(Inspired by fellow Skirt Sport sister and blogger friend, Sandy at The Ultra Freak, I decided to do my own letter to myself. At least one at age 40 to a younger me.) Believe in yourself. You are truly stronger … Continue reading
On Saturday afternoon, some of my runner friends took me to a belated birthday lunch celebration. I had been looking forward to the day since they told me they wanted to take me out for my 40th. My friends are … Continue reading