I am strong – Kristy Maute

RNR Philly: The City of Runner Love

2:23:17 This is the number on the race clock as I crossed the finish line beaming today at the Rock n Roll Philly Half Marathon. Let’s start with the truth. I’ve been struggling with confidence as my running has slowed down. Years of chasing sub 2, and missing it by one minute and missing itContinue reading “RNR Philly: The City of Runner Love “

Magical Maine

What if there are no rain clouds? What if there is only sunshine? A very good friend said this to me as we discussed sharing our joy! I have no problem exposing my weakness, sharing my heartache, and exploring my failures. Sharing my success is hard. Existing in a place of joy doesn’t always seemContinue reading “Magical Maine”

Staring at the Start Line

Tomorrow morning is Day 1 of marathon training. I’m staring at the start line of a new chapter that I know will transform me. Marathon training has a way of stirring my soul. Every marathon has a story. I can’t wait to run my way through this one. New York City Marathon Prologue: The DayContinue reading “Staring at the Start Line”

A Rising.

I woke up this morning after very little sleep way before my alarm went off to the news that Donald Trump was elected. I cried. I cried not because Hillary lost, but because a campaign that we built on fear, hate, and prejudice won. I cried because the man who was elected has a court dateContinue reading “A Rising.”

Finding my Why all over again

When I signed up for my first race as an adult, my Why for running was an easy one (if you haven’t watch Simon Sinek’s TEDtalk yet, do it!). With every single run I was proving to myself that I could run further than I thought I could. With every run I proved to myselfContinue reading “Finding my Why all over again”