Timid: Lacking self confidence; shy. Fearful and hesitant. Lacking in self assurance, courage or boldness. This was never a word I would use to describe myself. I’ve always been comfortable in my own skin. I like who I am. I love the roots I’ve created and the life that I live. I like me. AContinue reading “Breaking up with Timid”
Category Archives: Running
Cherry Blossom 10-miler, Race Report
Going into this race, I had one thought process: I was kicking timid to the curb. It is time for me to run with “a little swagger” (words of wisdom from my running coach). My goal was to show up on at the start line with a bit of an ego. I need to knowContinue reading “Cherry Blossom 10-miler, Race Report”
Like the Sun she Shines, Running Edition
Life reflects running. Running reflects life. I’m not sure who stared at who first, but either way, running and life are always a perfect reflection of each other. Just as soon as I identified the ego that had creeped into my daily life, I had a great afternoon run to remind me that there is noContinue reading “Like the Sun she Shines, Running Edition”
Starting….
I set out to run my easy twenty minute recovery run this afternoon. I picked my favorite two+ mile route at the oceanfront: rudee inlet to the pier taking the alternative route back. I put on my garmin just to keep my running log up to date. Slow and easy was my plan. I wantedContinue reading “Starting….”
The Pushers and The Pullers
In the Shamrock half marathon (and even the marathon), the turn on to Fort Story is a huge turning point in the race. The course changes directions. Heading north is done. The course is now southbound straight to the finish line. As I made that turn on to the base, I was overwhelmed with emotion forContinue reading “The Pushers and The Pullers”
Kristy Maute 