Tag Archives: Running

Cycling To Harpers Ferry West Virginia

We headed into Labor Day weekend with no big plans. We thought Hermine was going to bring us rain, but by Friday the forecast called for partly cloudy skies, cooler temperatures, and almost no chance of rain. I wanted to … Continue reading

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Reston Half Metric Century Ride Recap

It’s that time of year when I really wish I’d taken a vacation, but I haven’t. Facebook rubs it in by reminding me of past August vacations–trips to the beach and last year’s amazing trip to the Grand Canyon. Between not … Continue reading

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The Spirituality Of Running

I bristle when people refer to their gym as their “church”–what are they worshiping in the weight room? The Apostle Paul did tell the Corinthians that “the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit,” so maybe they are heeding his … Continue reading

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Keeping My Eyes On The Prize

I don’t usually adjust my workout schedule very much before race day. I favor 10 mile races, and usually am in shape to run that distance whether I’m training for a race or not. Since I’m also a slacker at training for … Continue reading

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Summer Slump  Runfessions

It’s the last Friday of July, which means it’s time to come clean with some runfessions. Since August 1st isn’t until Monday, you’ll have to come back next weekend for our Ultimate Coffee Date Link Up–please mark your calendar and … Continue reading

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