DIY Ash Wednesday

How does a church in a Diocese that is not holding in-person worship ensure its members can celebrate Ash Wednesday? By facilitating a DIY Ash Wednesday that everyone can do safer at home.

Brochure and ashes for DIY Ash Wednesday

Our priest has promised that a little dab is all we need.

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You Have To Endure To Adapt

I can’t remember which Peloton instructor said it–Tunde? Alex?–but the notion that you have to endure to adapt really struck me, and has stuck with me.

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It applies to enduring tough workout intervals to adapt and get stronger, and to enduring tough life situations to adapt and realize how strong you are.

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Five Reasons To Love Treadmill Running

It’s easy to write a Valentine to running, but treadmill running? What is there to love about a piece of workout equipment many refer to as a dreamill

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It may be hard to believe, but after four weeks of running in my basement gym, I’ve come to realize there are reasons to love treadmill running.

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A Goal Without A Plan

How does the saying go? A goal without a plan is just a wish? That’s what I came face to face with when I realized I didn’t have a plan to support my goal of running 85 miles/month.

A Goal Without A Plan

Even worse, I realized my recent schedule alternating treadmill days with bike days was going to leave me far short of reaching my goal.

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Loving Our Coffee Dates

Welcome to the February 2021 edition of the Ultimate Coffee Date. As we commence our twelfth month of pandemic living, I want to express how much I’ve been loving our coffee dates. I look forward to going off script and connecting with everyone on a different level to strengthen our sense of community. Deborah and I encourage you to spread the love and visit new blogs in the link up.

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

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