Health – Kristy Maute

I am Strong

This morning in a new environment that is slowly starting to feel as comfortable as my running shoes, I was completing a serious of back and front squats. Prior to today, I have completed zero back and front squats. Not one. Ever. Prior to last month, I haven’t stepped foot into a gym of anyContinue reading “I am Strong “

Why not me?

This weekends run started the same way as my last two runs. I parked in the same spot. I headed in he same direction. Just like last week, the first two miles breezed by. Just like last week, I found myself cracking at mile 3. MILE 3! Mile 3 is too early to crack. MileContinue reading “Why not me?”

Step by Step (Ohh baby!)

“Stairs are climbed step by step” ~Turkish Proverb Over a decade ago (yes! that makes me feel old), I walked across the stage and received my diploma from Old Dominion University. I graduated with a degree in English with a concentration in education. I thought I wanted to be a teacher. During those (ahem!) fiveContinue reading “Step by Step (Ohh baby!)”

Zzzzzzzz

When life finally grows quiet, it is easy to hear all the things my body has been yelling at me for the past few months. My brain isn’t obsessing about running or increasing mileage each weekend. Slowly we are getting our house back in order. Life is settling, and I’m really enjoying the slow pace.Continue reading “Zzzzzzzz”