Running Out Of January

I can’t top last week’s runrise photos, but I did catch a pretty sunrise behind the Masonic Temple on my run with Scooby. I only get a few glimpses of it on my route, but it’s a nice reward for reaching the top of  my neighborhood hills.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
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Gym Rat Runfessions

It’s the first last Friday of 2023, which means it’s time to head over toMarcia’s Healthy Slice for runfessions. If your year hasn’t started off the way you wanted it to, this is your chance to cleanse your souls soles and get a fresh start for February.

graphic for Runfessions Link Up

You also may be joining the Fit Five Friday Link-Up with DarleneMichelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida.

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Fun Fact: I’m A Runrise Runner

I’m speaking at a conference next week, and the moderator asked for a “fun fact” and associated photo she can include in her introductions. Since this legal conference actually has a fitness focus, I decided to go with “Courtenay is an avid runner and especially likes to chase after sunrise pictures.” I gave her a copy of the photo I think was worth the price of my fractured rib and lived up to my self-professed passion this weekend.

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Facing Fear Of Failure

Most of my posts about facing fear are about cycling-clipping in, climbing steep hills—but this week I realized I’ve succumbed to a fear of failure when it comes to strength workouts.

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Getting Control Of My 2023 Goals

People who have to live, work, or spend extended periods of time with me might say that I am a bit of a control freak. I am happy to let others take the lead and make decisions, but if I am responsible for whatever is going on, I want to make sure it is done right. There’s nothing wrong with that, is there? Since only I am in charge of my 2023 goals, I spent some time this week getting control of them.

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