It’s back. That place that I love so much in running found its way back to me. It has been hibernating for a few weeks (and coincidently my blog has also taken a slumber). It has been eight weeks since my hip first began its refusal to run. I nurtured it. I ran easy. I cut backContinue reading “Joy! In Spirit and In Running Too.”
Category Archives: Running
Pick-Ups
I vowed after my 17 mile run this past winter that left me completely gutted that I would never run down the Cape Henry Trail again. That run was five and a half months ago, and yet, I feel like a lifetime existed in the winter and spring months since that date. Time has passed,Continue reading “Pick-Ups”
Off Leash
As children we found ways to protect ourselves from vulnerability, from being hurt, diminished, and disappointed. We put on armor; we used our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors as weapons; and we learned how to make ourselves scarce, even to disappear. Now as adults we realize that to live with courage, purpose, and connection – to be theContinue reading “Off Leash”
Intention
After my marathon residue wore off, I had one goal in mind. I wanted to run my next marathon feeling strong. I wanted to run my next marathon focused. I wanted a purposeful run. I wanted a faster run, not for the time on the clock or the pace on my watch, but for me.Continue reading “Intention”
Cherry Blossom Ten-Miler Race Report
Let’s start with the good stuff: I am still smiling about this race. On paper, it was far from perfect. I modestly fell apart somewhere around mile 7 (Yes! This is good!). It was the best race I’ve run so far. I wouldn’t change a thing about the run. Then there is the not soContinue reading “Cherry Blossom Ten-Miler Race Report”
Kristy Maute 