“When there is nothing left to lose, we find the true self—the self that is whole, the self that is enough, the self that no longer looks to others for definition, or completion, or anything but companionship on the journey.” ~Elizabeth Lesser, Broken Open My 5k personal best was set in November of 2013. IContinue reading “Chasing the 5k: Virginia Beach Rock n Roll 5k”
Category Archives: I am strong
New Breath
“What lesson did my soul want to learn? I liked this question. It was new. Right then and there I felt it pointing me in a different direction. I felt it leading me up toward the light.” ~Elizabeth Lesser A few weeks ago, in the middle of my hot, heavy and stuck season, I wasContinue reading “New Breath”
Living the Layers: Stuck
I made a promise to myself. In this new chapter, I’d learn to Live the Layers. I’d remember what makes me feel alive. I’d embrace the change. I wouldn’t allow myself to shrink or hide. I wouldn’t strip myself of all the layers I love when life felt overwhelming or like it was too much.Continue reading “Living the Layers: Stuck”
Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k
“For me, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit I raise the bar, and by clearing each level I elevate myself. At least that’s why I’ve put in the effort day after day: to raise my own level. I’m no great runner, by anyContinue reading “Race Recap: Allen Stone 5k”
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”
Kristy Maute 