As I drove home on Saturday morning, I felt a lightness inside of me. I had just ran an unofficial half marathon on the trails of our local state park. Thirteen days after barely hanging on in a long gruelling hot (and slow for me) half marathon, I ran 13.1 miles again for no otherContinue reading “More than just a Run”
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Recovering
This week has taken its toll on me. I’m tired. Recovery from the half-marathon last Sunday was a lot harder than I expected. That race took everything out of me. Adding to my exhaustion were/are: School started. Hello 3rd grade! How did we get here? I’m still adjusting to Christian’s new job and having toContinue reading “Recovering”
Beyond Grounding
One month ago Cole found himself grounded. Grounded from video games. Grounded from television. Grounded from technology. For an entire month. The last month of summer break. As his punishment was decided, I selfishly thought with dread “what am I going to do with him to keep him entertained for four weeks without a technologyContinue reading “Beyond Grounding”
Running Free
Seven days until race day. I’m smack in the middle of a two-week taper, and I’m feeling strong. I’m feeling healthy. I’m feeling ready. Every time I think about it, I get excited. Race day is right around the corner. Training for this half marathon began weeks ago. June 11th to be exact. When IContinue reading “Running Free”
Flying Solo
I earned my wings today. And my reward is two weeks of tapering until the Rock n Roll Half Marathon. Scheduling didn’t allow me to run with my running buddy this weekend. I was on my own for this long run – a first for this training cycle. Twelve independent miles. No music (I quitContinue reading “Flying Solo”
Kristy Maute 