Several times over the past few months I have thought it is time to write a new blog post. Every time, including now, I stop short because I just don’t want to address what I am dealing with. Today, however, I find myself on a four hour cross country flight. I could read, but theContinue reading “On the Horizon”
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The Third Time is the Charm
I never intended to go just over seven months without writing, however life has been quite busy. All good too! The last I wrote I had decided not to do the Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach. What ever was causing my heart to act weird (stress most likely) is gone and I also finished myContinue reading “The Third Time is the Charm”
Change in Plans
“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” – Woody Allen This quote is funny, but it also is very true. I may make detailed plans, but life goes as God wills and where I end up may be nowhere near where I planned. One would think I learned this lessonContinue reading “Change in Plans”
Never Say Never?
I am just shy of four weeks out from my next marathon. Back in October the idea of running an early Spring marathon sounded good. With the cold and snow we have had in Northeast Ohio this winter, I am questioning what I was thinking! Treadmill runs to me are fine in the winter –Continue reading “Never Say Never?”
Back to Blogging
While I may have taken a break from blogging, I haven’t taken a break from training. My experience at Chattanooga impacted me in many ways. It was disheartening, but it also strengthened my determination to improve on my abilities and possibly tackle the challenge again. So while I watch the big football game, I thought IContinue reading “Back to Blogging”
Ironman Chattanooga – An Experience That Helped Me Find My Bootstraps
Last year I signed up to participate in the inaugural Ironman Chattanooga, actually getting in was a feat in itself. Registration to the public filled in the first five minutes. I was one of the few who got in in time along with a few friends. For the past 8 months I trained along sideContinue reading “Ironman Chattanooga – An Experience That Helped Me Find My Bootstraps”
Lo Batt
Originally posted on Chasing Fifty:
Sunday morning I rolled out of bed after a mediocre night’s sleep and suited up for my weekly long run. I finished one cup of coffee (pre-run fuel), filled a water bottle, and headed out the door. I pushed the power button on my Garmin 910 to start the sarellite…
My Most Meaningful Finisher’s Medal
Receiving a finisher’s medal has become very common lately. I have them from marathons, half iron distance triathlons, and even 5 mile races and sprint triathlons. On a wall in my guest room I have a row of teacup hooks cluttered with finisher’s medals. This past weekend I received another finisher’s medal and it isContinue reading “My Most Meaningful Finisher’s Medal”
Cycling and Why I Choose Not to Race.
Originally posted on Fit Recovery:
One of the kids who works at the bike shop and who is working on his pro card invited me to compete in a local mountain bike race a couple of weeks ago that was to be held at my favorite single-track. I can pretty much fly on it, especially through the…
I Missed a Goal
Setting goals can be a tricky task – sometimes one goal can impact another. Which is what happened to me in March. My goal with this blog in 2014 is to write an update at least once a month on my training progress and all I am learning as I prepare for my first fullContinue reading “I Missed a Goal”
