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”
Category Archives: Goals
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”
A Summer Promise
I’m guilty of it. I’m guilting of rearranging family life to accommodate a baby. There are families that seem to effortless transition into becoming parents and adding kids to their pack. I was not one of them. Chet stunned me in many ways. While I didn’t completely abandon everything, I did quit saying yes toContinue reading “A Summer Promise”
I get nervous.
I get nervous. Every few days, once a week, every now and then, I feel the anxiety attached to taking a leap of faith. Sometimes it consumes me. Other times it quickly leaves. Questions roll in looking for an answers. What are you doing? Where are you going? What’s next? Answers are no where to beContinue reading “I get nervous. “
Defining Strength
Last October I crossed the finish line of the Chicago Marathon with a renewed love of running. I struggled emotionally through the entire training cycle. I cried during long runs by mile two. I questioned my strength, my ability and my worth. Over the course of 26.2 miles, I picked up all the broken pieces.Continue reading “Defining Strength”
Kristy Maute 