“I should have noticed. I should have stopped and paused.” ~Brene Brown This week I have been flooded with reminders to stop and pause. I’ve been deliberately taking the time to recognize the small smiles through out my day. It’s been almost a year since Christian and I lost his father and my aunt toContinue reading “Tiny Reminders”
Category Archives: Let it Shine
Welcome it, and Let it Go
We all have them: crappy days that come when they are least expected. I woke up this morning ready to get back into my normal life routine. I have been off from work since last Wednesday. A hiccup up or two occurred in my normal plan, and I found myself in a puddle of tears.Continue reading “Welcome it, and Let it Go”
The Magic of Marathon
Shortly after the bombing at the Boston Marathon, I read a post on Facebook that left an impression on me. The marathon is one of the few places left where the human spirit thrives. Runners accept water from strangers. We eagerly accepted orange slices and bananas from people we’ve never met. Hugs and high fivesContinue reading “The Magic of Marathon”
Race Report – Richmond Marathon 2013
Oh Race Day! I knew my biggest challenge on race day would be my brain. I had to keep my head in the game. I had to stay optimistic. I had to stay positive. No matter how tough the race became, I had to stay engaged. While I did not have a time goal goingContinue reading “Race Report – Richmond Marathon 2013”
Reaching for Richmond
When I trained for my first official race in 2009, I was intimidated by the distance. I didn’t care about time or pace, I just wanted to run the miles. I was timid. I was cautious. I had a lot of doubt. Because these feelings played a big role in my training, I guarded myself.Continue reading “Reaching for Richmond”
Kristy Maute 