When the COVID-19 restrictions began in spring 2020, I worried that the United States would go into the same lockdown procedures as Italy, where individuals were only allowed outside for … Continue reading #52sparks: Fall
Tag: Portland Running
Privileged to Run
When I lace up my running shoes, there are only two things I fear: the ground and other people. By the ground, I mean uneven parts of the sidewalk where … Continue reading Privileged to Run
Gingerbread Man
Monday morning was my first time running loops in downtown Portland since the beginning of shelter-in-place. The app on my phone said a little rain that morning, and then a … Continue reading Gingerbread Man
Beauty Over Fear
It was announced last month that the university I work at will be closing this spring. For good. It was announced last week that the world we live in will … Continue reading Beauty Over Fear
#RunPhD: I want to know that story
Quick side though: My first draft of this blog post started “When I’m writing, I have a horrible sense of direction and context.” So that’s something for future reflection… When … Continue reading #RunPhD: I want to know that story
#RunPhD: Have a Nice Run
During my first marathon I quickly, or perhaps slowly, learned I had no idea what I was doing. I mean I knew a marathon was 26.2 miles. And I knew … Continue reading #RunPhD: Have a Nice Run
#Unsanctioned
Kelly Roberts, from the podcast Run Selfie Repeat, shared a few months ago about running Take the Bridge in New York City. It sounded like this amazing adventure with runners … Continue reading #Unsanctioned
#RunPhD: Relief
A week ago I had my last extra-long run: 18 miles on a beautiful sunny day. I was in a bleh-mood after having some tough stuff the two weeks before, … Continue reading #RunPhD: Relief
#RunPhD: Whose idea was that?!?
18 miles on a Saturday afternoon. And not just any Saturday afternoon: a sunny, chilly, completely free of work or commitments Saturday afternoon. That’s the Saturday afternoon that instead of, … Continue reading #RunPhD: Whose idea was that?!?
#RunPhD: Stairs are stupid…but…
It was probably only 35 steps, but it felt like a million or maybe more. After four times around the loop, I had to catch my breath at the top … Continue reading #RunPhD: Stairs are stupid…but…
Starting Line Miracles 