Kristy

Challenging Why

When you surround yourself with the right people, conversations you need to have find you. Last Wednesday morning, I dragged Chet out of bed to run an early morning 5k on the boardwalk. It was hot. He is getting heavy. As I made my way to the start line, I dragged my feet a little.Continue reading “Challenging Why”

My Gift from the Sea

“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea.” ~Anne Morrow Lindenberg How many times can I return to the same book? Every summer Gifts from the Sea calls my name. Some summer IContinue reading “My Gift from the Sea “

Chasing dreams forward

“I knew I was going to fall short of greatness. So I had to rewrite the story of what greatness was. I had to figure out how to measure success differently. And I also had to figure out what purpose dreams served, if they served them at all. Maybe part of what, you know, wasContinue reading “Chasing dreams forward”

Standing up.

I’ve been thinking a lot what it means to stand up. As an adjective it can have various definitions. The act of standing up is viewed as a courageous and loyal act, but sometimes simply standing takes courage too. Sunday we joined a group of friends at a local gem that locals and tourists alikeContinue reading “Standing up. “

CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap

Simply put, I loved this race. I loved the course. I loved the neighborhood feel. I loved the camaraderie. I loved the start and finish at Commonwealth Brewing. And I loved my approach. I went into this race wanting a PR. The last two 5ks have left me satisfied, but this race I wanted more.Continue reading “CXB Low Rent 5k – Race Recap”