Today was the travel day that wouldn't end. We left at 4 am, making it yet another short night. We had anticipated some degree of morning commuter traffic but did not expect to spend nine and a half hours in the car WITHOUT any side trips or adventures. The culprit wasn't Connecticut as expected, but … Continue reading Nine and a half hour travel day
Travel Day and Fan Girling
Three a.m. came incredibly early. Not that three a.m. isn't incredibly early to begin with. After a late bedtime the alarm went off just a few short hours after our heads hit the pillow. Unlike previous trips, we took a little side trip to Captain Scott's Lobster Dock. We are both huge fans of Casey … Continue reading Travel Day and Fan Girling
Purpose
After running with John yesterday I spent the evening and most of the day today thinking that I have perhaps found a purpose to my running. I have always felt (and said) that I run because I was told that I would never be able to again. It was my way of thumbing my proverbial … Continue reading Purpose
Running with John
I have known John since I was 12. He was in the Myersville Lions Club, my mom was in the Myersville Homemakers club...yes the town I lived in was that small. We were so small in fact, we had a Trolley Festival dedicated to the restored trolley car that use to traverse Main Street. It … Continue reading Running with John
I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
I struggled to get up this morning. I tried to compromise with myself. Tried to reason away going for a run. "6 miles is too much to do before work" "I slept like crap last night, just a little more sleep would be better" "I can make the miles up *insert any idea you can … Continue reading I didn’t want to. But I did it anyway.
Persistent vs. Stubborn
I am persistently stubborn.
Sunday Run Day
Sunday was a day for running and discovery.
Well That Didn’t Go As Planned
No Saturday long run for me today; something invaded my stomach so I spent the day resting and planning.
Friday Fun-day
Having an evening of social time with an adult beverage.
Java-The Language Not The Beverage
Taking on a new academic endeavor
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