‘Tis Better to Do than to Receive

At the start of my Monday evening yoga class, we lie flat on our mats, lights dimmed, and our instructor tells us to "go to a favorite place." This is necessary preparation; we must relax and think happy thoughts while attempting to turn ourselves into pretzels. I take myself to hanging out at our campground …

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Honored Beyond Words – But I’ll Do My Best

MOST VALUABLE RUNNER of 2014. All I can say is - WOW. And thank you all so much. Yesterday when I crossed the finish line at the Holiday Hustle 5K, I accomplished my goal of competing in every single event on the 2014 Running Fit calendar. It was a total of 23 events from January through December, …

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So Long, Mom, and Thanks for All the Comments

I was on mile seven of my Saturday morning run when I got the call. People don't usually call me during this run, so I was pretty sure what it was about. And it was quickly confirmed. My mother had passed away. The event was not unexpected; Mom had declined rapidly. For the last few …

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Star Spangled Thanks, and Running Thoughts

To all active and retired members of the U.S. armed forces and their families, I'd like to express my gratitude and respect for your sacrifices and service to our country. I hope you all had a safe and happy Veterans Day. On a somewhat related note, we've just returned from a trip to visit DD …

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