November 2019 State of Running – Illness, Grief, & Running
In December 2017 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, my mom passed away. Although grieving, I felt lucky to lace up my sneakers and let the cold […]
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State of Running – Different Year…Same Situation…
For all of us, marathon training has it’s ups and downs as well as it’s good days and those where we throw our hands to the sky. I am no different – although after last week I am working hard to find that silver lining as the days tick down to October 27th – still showing up and doing the work but just wishing my body would start working with me instead of against me.
5 Month Update – Running is Hard!
Running is Hard So – when last we chatted I was 12 weeks post-op from surgery to my left hip to repair a labral tear AND I was just cleared […]
Laboring Over My (Hip) Labrum
I am a road runner but ALWAYS running against traffic and ALWAYS on the side of the road. However, I will transition to the sidewalk if a car is heading precariously […]
State of Running – Why I Am “Falling” In Love Running Again
Happy Sunday! It’s been a little bit since I posted but if you follow me on social media (here and here), you know I am alive an well. I just […]
48 Hours to Go – Thoughts Before The Lehigh Valley Marathon
In 48 hours (or less) I will at the start (or running) the 10th Annual Lehigh Valley Marathon. The “Hay is in the Barn” as they say, and no amount […]
State of Running – August Edition (What a Difference a Year Makes)
It’s a bit late but it does not mean that I have not been thinking about where I am running wise. As I type this I am less than 30 […]
State of Running -July Edition (Mental Hurdles)
Summer has definitely hit Connecticut with a vengeance. As I sit here and write, I can overhear the local meteorologist tell his viewers that this weather is here to stay. Blerg! […]
State of Running – June Edition (It’s All About Choice)
During a staff meeting a couple of weeks ago, one of my co-workers (whom I also consider a friend) spoke about employee engagement. There were a lot of good points (and some staggering […]
State of Running – May Edition (Listening)
<div id=”MTkxMTAyMzE=”><a href=”https://activate.bloglovin.com/profile/19110231″><img src=”https://activate.bloglovin.com/common/images/badge1.png” width=”200″ height=”200″/></a></div> Wow – I can’t believe it’s already May and you know what that means – another “State of Running” post. If you have been […]