My Passion For Pie

I hope you all had a nice holiday weekend. Mine was pretty relaxing once I got my Thanksgiving pies made, which I did on Wednesday. I even had to step away from a videoconference to take my pain-in-the-ass apple pie out of the oven. #priorities

Matt and Beau with Thanksgiving Pies

My son and husband waiting to dig in!.  

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Runfessing With Gratitude

It’s the last Friday of the month–the day we gather at Marcia’s runfessional and cleanse our souls soles before we head into the next month—which in this case will be the last month of 2022! It’s also Black Friday, but before I do any shopping I’m runfessing with gratitude.

First, I want to thank Marcia for hosting the runfessions link-up. While most confessions are kept confidential, it’s fun to see what others have to runfess!

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Celebrating Another Lap Around The Sun

I love the concept of a birthday marking a lap around the sun. As a science geek, it’s undeniably true. As a runner, it fits—but with a twist. Instead of celebrating finishing a lap like I usually would, I am celebrating being at the starting line. Sure, I can look back on the year’s accomplishments with pride and recall the year’s memories with joy and laughter, but what energizes me are the possibilities that lie ahead.

Celebrating another lap around the sun

Now that Scooby is my running buddy,
it’s been ages since I ran at the track!

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Enjoying November Morning Daylight

While many people grumble about the change to Daylight Saving Time, it may be my favorite week of the year. I love that it’s easier to get up when my 5 am alarm goes off, and I love that I can chase the sunrise and enjoy a bit of daylight on my morning runs. Sure, it’s dark before dinner time, but I never understood the big deal about that.

Gratuitous picture of Scooby
almost camouflaged by the fall leaves.  

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Five Great Things About The 2021 Parkway Classic

Last weekend I ran my one and only race of 2021. Today I’m joining the Fit Five Friday Link-Up hosted by DarleneMichelle, Renée, Jenn, and Zenaida to share five great things about the 2021 Parkway Classic.

2021 Parkway Classic Finish PhotoSpoiler alert: I crushed my goal!

This was my first IRL race since I did this same event in April 2019. I did not expect to be emotional about that, but what else can explain the tears I had to choke back as I crossed the starting line?
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