What does it take to get to a starting line? In some ways, its the same challenges every time: Register – Making an intentional effort, that includes putting money where … Continue reading Struggling to the Starting Line
Category: Running
Running Because:
There are many good reasons that I run: Health (mental and physical) Overcoming a challenge Making new friends / spending time with friends Exploring new places Do good through volunteering, … Continue reading Running Because:
RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
When you’re running around downtown Portland for several hours on a Saturday morning, lots of thoughts drift through your head. And when its 18 miles of loops, you get 18 … Continue reading RunPhD: “Brilliant” thoughts from an 18-mile training run
Hard Beauty
The shoes on the right are from June 2017. The ones on the left from June 2018. Same brand. Same size. Same lighting (no fancy photoshop here). Just one year … Continue reading Hard Beauty
#52sparks: Something you want to learn
If a picture is worth a thousand words, does that mean I’m done with this blog post? Not quite. The picture above explains the goal, but not the … Continue reading #52sparks: Something you want to learn
The Kindness of Strangers
About a year after I started running, I wanted to start moving toward longer distances and maybe one day complete one of those scary “marathon” things. I joined a half … Continue reading The Kindness of Strangers
Critical Life Skills, like Flirting
We all have strengths and weaknesses. All have areas of talent and other areas that just ain’t gonna happen. For example, at 5’5″ and 30-something years old, I am not … Continue reading Critical Life Skills, like Flirting
Running for Stefani
I’m writing my longer version of the story of my Tillamook Burn Run 50K for a Run Oregon post coming out next week. For the moment I want to share … Continue reading Running for Stefani
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Two weeks ago was my eight-year anniversary with the gym. Since I wasn’t sure what the appropriate gift would be for a store, I decided to skip the flowers, jewelry, … Continue reading Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
#52sparks: Something in your favorite color
I can only remember one time that my grandparents ever gave me a fun present as a child. It was after my younger brother had been born and they brought … Continue reading #52sparks: Something in your favorite color
Starting Line Miracles 