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A Pip & Myrrh Adventure: Newport Part 2

September 2nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Another run in Newport RI for the dynamic duo of Pip and Myrrh (that’s me) is completed. Two sisters in Christ decide to take a fellowship run along Ocean Drive and Bellevue Avenue. Our first run keep us more in the city and harbor, so we thought taking it to the most known streets of Newport would be a good change. We parked over at Brenton Point State Park which provided the perfect spot for post … Read entire article »

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Accountability

July 1st, 2012 | Add a Comment

ac·count·a·ble (-kount-bl) adj. 1. Liable to being called to account; answerable. See Synonyms at responsible. 2. That can be explained: an accountable phenomenon. It has now been over a month since I ran my last marathon and I am in much need of accountability. I know that some may find accountability scary, but it motivates me. When things get tough and my lazy self wants to take control knowing that I have committed to a challenge … Read entire article »

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Finding Peace In A Perfect Plan

April 22nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

I believe God is always with me. Even in my running. Sometimes I do not feel Him close to me, but that is not because He has changed. No, it is because I have moved away from Him. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, it really doesn’t matter. God never turns away from me, I turn from Him. So I find it funny how God catches hold of us in the small things to regain our focus … Read entire article »

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Staying Positive

March 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Ok, so the last few weeks of training have been difficult to say the least. Started with the blister, next came the buttocks/hamstring pain and just when that calmed down my rouge rib decided to throw it’s hat into the drama. OH MY! Did you know that a rib could move out of place and cause extreme pain and muscle spasms? I know it sounds weird, but can happen for many reasons as simple as a … Read entire article »

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Back Away From The Edge

March 11th, 2012 | Add a Comment

It is hard to make changes to your body without a little discomfort and when you push it to far injury is the end result. Over the past 11+ years I’ve experienced a few injuries. There our times during training that aches and pains is just the norm. The key is learning when to stay calm and when to panic. Right now I just need to back away from the edge….the edge of fear. After my long runs last weekend, I basically felt fine. The only discomfort I felt was the skin under a runner’s callous that I have along my right toe. It was a bit tender Monday morning when I put dress shoes on for work. By mid day a full blown blister formed. EEK! I am happy … Read entire article »

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Half Way There

February 12th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Completing week 9 out of an 18 week training schedule has me half way to Hopkinton. Eek! Of course I would be lying if I said I was not going to be nervous come race day, but overall I am feeling good about everything at the moment. I’ve been keeping up with both Chiropractic and PT to keep things moving the way they are suppose to. I’ve been sticking to my clean diet of wholesome food to … Read entire article »

Filed under: Boston Marathon, DVD Workout, Faith, Running, Training