Over a celebratory beer after the worst race of my life, I quickly said “Oh that sounds like fun” when the talk of creating a team for a local mud run was brought up. After further investigation (on a well hydrated brain), I realized what I had got myself into by saying YES! – AnContinue reading “A Race without Roads – ASYMCA Mud Run 8k”
Tag Archives: Running
Unexpected Motivation
As I read through my favorite blogs today, I read Amanda’s blog post on Running on Waffles. As I read each sentence, my heart swelled. I couldn’t help but think about the motivation I have found while running. When I finally committed to running two years ago, Christian and I lived at the North EndContinue reading “Unexpected Motivation”
Loving-Kindness
May I be filled with loving-kindness May I be well May I be peaceful and at ease May I be happy This weekend I tackled twelve long hot humid miles. I struggled through each mile. Each mile reminded me that this is the worst-case scenario for running in the summer – 94% humidity, sunny skies,Continue reading “Loving-Kindness”
Three Restorative Miles
Poor Chet. He is going through so many baby changes right now. After he went down to bed last night at 6:45pm, he woke up again at 8pm…and 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 1:30, 4:00, 5:30, and finally stayed awake at 7:30. Whew. I wish on nights like last night he could find comfort sleeping in ourContinue reading “Three Restorative Miles”
Kristy Maute 