Over the last month during my training to run another half-marathon, I've been thinking about my path through life.Sometimes it's easy to forget where you've come from.If you've read my story, then you may know that at one time years ago, I was a divorced, single mom of a special needs child. Last week, I was working on a project that required reviewing photos and videos from the last … [Read more...] about Running with God
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5 Tips on Running When You Have Children
"How do you do find time to train for races?"My husband and I are training for a half marathon and this question has been asked of us so frequently over the years that I thought I'd give you a few pointers today. Not that I'm a pro, by any means, but the logistics of having a busy household and committing to staying fit can be a bit tricky.1. Agree to support each other.Whenever and … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on Running When You Have Children
Setting the Pace
I ran today. 8 miles. Well, it was supposed to be 8, but something happened. At 3.5 miles, the watch lost power.My poor husband frequently hears how I wish I were faster and "I wish I could do that."With no watch, I was forced to estimate my miles, which wasn't a problem, but the more difficult side of going without the watch was....my pace.For some reason, my body just doesn't stay in … [Read more...] about Setting the Pace
Ebook FREE & A New Friend
How was Labor Day? Full of labor? Or rest?I have two AWESOME treats for you today.1. My ebook, The Sensational Scent of Prayer, is still FREE on Amazon today. My friends have helped me give away 5,200 ebooks- what a huge blessing that God would give the opportunity!!! I wrote this on my facebook status last night:Cried all the way through washing dishes this evening. Four years … [Read more...] about Ebook FREE & A New Friend
P is for Preparation
So much of life is spent not on the actual event, but in preparation for the event.Yesterday I logged my last three training miles for the half marathon coming up on Saturday, bringing my total training miles to 233 for this race. While I'm not completely prepared in every way, I did put in some effort!We plan birthday parties. The cake. The presents. We decide in advance where to have … [Read more...] about P is for Preparation
12 Miles…In the Rain
photo credit Training for a half marathon is not an easy feat, at least for me. Today the weather channel showed 70-80% of rain in our area for the entire day; as the Nashville Half Marathon inches closer (April 28th!), backing down is not an option.So run in the rain, I did. Every step made a splash and my shoes were like running in soaked sponges. At times I could hardly see where I was … [Read more...] about 12 Miles…In the Rain
How Running Enhances Marital Bliss
In the last few weeks as the half marathon training time has increased, the question keeps coming up: "How do you do that?" Years ago, when my husband ran his first marathon at age 40, I was in total awe of him. Cheering him on was tons of fun and as the number of races increased, the amount of training swelled as well. My excitement for him in his enjoyment of running grew, but honestly, … [Read more...] about How Running Enhances Marital Bliss
Top 5 Reasons I Ran a 1/2 Marathon
In January 2008, I had this wild idea to run with my husband.News flash, People:Just because you are thin doesn't mean you are IN SHAPE!So run I did. I stunk at it, but I did it. On April 26, 2008, Matt and I ran the Country Music ½ Marathon.Matt is an incredible runner, having ten or so full marathons under his belt, as well as many shorter races. However, it was my first race. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons I Ran a 1/2 Marathon