Tag Archives: Friends

Standing On The Sidelines

There was a horrible moment at my son’s wrestling match last weekend when he suddenly stopped trying to escape from his opponent’s hold and laid down on the mat with a grimace on his face. The referee stopped the clock, … Continue reading

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Race Recap: Hot Chocolate 15K Review

How do you write about a race that has Twitter and Facebook blowing up with complaints? Here’s my attempt at a balanced Hot Chocolate 15K review. I am glad that I kept my expectations low for a new race on … Continue reading

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Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K (Week 4)

It’s hard to believe that I’ve completed my last full week of training for the Hot Chocolate 15K and need to start thinking about some sort of taper. Thanksgiving fell on a running day, but that just means I earned … Continue reading

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~Thankful Thursday~

This week, my daily prayer podcast included a reading from Psalm 118: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. This week, I am tremendously thankful for: My husband, who happily agreed to my suggestion … Continue reading

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Moment Of Truth

One of the most powerful concepts that I encountered on my weight-loss/maintenance/fitness journey was the “moment of truth.” My friend (and certified personal trainer) Raphael may not have come up with it himself, but he’s the person that I always … Continue reading

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