Last month I participated in the “10 day running challenge” on Facebook where you posted pictures of running that meant a lot to you, but did not post any context. While I had fun with the challenge (and it’s one of the few FB challenges I’ve ever done), I felt like the pictures would mean…
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This is 48: wrapping up a year
This past weekend, I turned 48. As I get closer and closer to a new big round number, I keep thinking I’ll start freaking out about getting old. But I feel better at 48 than I did at 47 (well, except for that pesky ankle/heel issue.) Last year at this time, I was deep in…
Ten things learned in ten years of racing
Ten years ago, on March 18, I stepped up to the start line of a race for the first time ever. Running a race had never even crossed my mind, even though I’d been running regularly since Jones was born (about 5 years). But one of my friends convinced me to do it and promised to…
Tips for handling race anxiety
My most recent half marathon did not go as I planned. While I think there were some external factors that played a role (humidity, hills, too much time off from training), I’m beginning to realize that some of the problem was anxiety. Despite running 2 marathons, 36 half marathons, a handful of 10 milers, and…