Archive for the "Personal Journey" category


Country Music Marathon Experience

What a blast! The temperature was perfect. The sun didn’t break through the clouds until after we crossed the finish line. The crowds and bands were awesome. I ran the race with two moms from our MOMS Club and we all finished within four minutes of each other. We […]

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Week 16: Juggling the Chaos, Apr. 13-19

I’m in the mist of regaining control of time management chaos. Housecleaning and blogging have suffered the most due to shifting schedules. Even though my current morning and evening hours at the gym are temporary, I feel completely out of sorts trying to re-juggle writing time and visiting in the blogosphere. […]

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Week 15: Good News and Shifting Routines, Apr. 6-12

Boy, what a week! I got a part time job as a personal trainer for a nice gym near home. My schedule for the next couple of weeks is pretty hectic as I attempt to develop a semi-manageable routine. Of course, I don’t think anything is going to settle […]

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Week 14: Gardening and Rain, Mar. 30 - Apr. 5

Because the weather was beautiful, we spent the weekend outdoors removing dead bushes, weeding and breaking ground. It’s hard work to prepare for a vegetable garden. Watching asparagus grow is amazing. This little plant is already 3 1/2 to 4 feet tall in 2 weeks! I had planned on […]

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Week 13: Food Woes Revealed, Mar. 23-29

I love food. For many years (all 30), I convinced myself that I could work harder to enjoy the extra hour of running it would take to void out that doughnut. I don’t have that time anymore. For the exercise that I completed the last few weeks, my body composition […]

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Week 12: Recovery and Rest, Mar. 16-22

Recovery and rest were all that was needed this week. By Saturday, I completed a run with a slightly sore leg, but it was worth waiting the full week to hit the pavement. I didn’t get to the gym to swim. I tell you, I’m not motivated to get in […]

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