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2023 Lawyers Have Heart 10K (D.C.)
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2019 Parkway Classic 10 Miler (VA)
2019 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (D.C.)
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2018 Reston Perfect 10 (VA)
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2018 Denver Colfax Half (Denver, CO)
2018 GW Parkway Classic (Alexandria, VA)
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Tag Archives: Motivation
The First Step Is The Hardest–Or Is It?
We’ve all heard the cliché: The first step is the hardest. It sure can feel that way when we are getting ready to chase after a big goal. We may ponder, plan, and procrastinate, wanting everything to fall into place, and waiting for … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Mind Games, Motivation
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Magic Words
Wouldn’t it be great if you could wave a magic wand and say the magic words and transform yourself into the person you want to be? The person who craves kale, the person who loves to do burpees, the person … Continue reading
The Resolution Solution
It’s the first Monday of the New Year! Have you blown your resolution yet? All those specific, measurable, acheivable, relevant and time-limited goals that sounded so good last Monday were begging for modifications and exceptions by Friday night. Even if you … Continue reading
What Do You Get To Do Today? (Mile Markers Book Review)
One of the essays in Kristin Armstrong’s book, “Mile Markers” that really struck a chord with me is “I Get To,” in the chapter on “Gratitude.” It relates to the importance of the terminology we use in our every day lives, … Continue reading
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Tagged CrossFit, Friends, Injuries Suck, Mile Markers, Mind Games, Motivation, Treadmill Workouts, Yoga
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Hard Is Where It Happens
I was reminded in physical therapy that if your muscles don’t get tired, they won’t get stronger. But there is a difference between working out until you are tired and then crying “uncle,” and pushing through that tired and getting … Continue reading