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Oh, The Agony

When you tell a runner they may not be able to run their upcoming races many emotions erupt. Denial Doubt Freak out Agony Sadness Hope Over the last few days I’ve circled around and around these emotions.  Crazy to think that a ankle roll could cause so much damage.  My ankle blew up to an ugly size and a friend lovingly called me club foot.  And because we work in the golf industry this has a double meaning making it a bit more humorous. Knowing how important it was to keep off the foot as much as possible I’ve taken some time off work.  Wish it could have been more time, but I think it has proven beneficial to get home to ice and elevate the ankle as much as possible.  When I woke up this morning and … Read entire article »

Filed under: Running

A Week’s Difference

A Week’s Difference

What a difference a week can make.  Last Sunday I drove up to Gloucester and set a new PR only to go out today for a 12 mile training run to be sidelined by a sprained ankle in mile one. The 5th and last running of the Lone Gull 10K was last weekend.  It was a fabulous race.  Fun course.  Beautiful town.  Perfect weather.  This trinity lead to a new 10K PR for me and I … Read entire article »

Filed under: Pups, Races, Running

A Day Of Gifts

Where does one really begin?  Life’s little moments are meant to be cherished not to be hurried past in all the hustle and bustle.  Just like most of us at one time or another I am guilty of living a selfish existence.  A “me-focused” mentality is seen every day in the media, most forms of entertainment, at our workplace and yes even in our homes and personal relationships.  But then we get reminders and wake up calls that life is precious.  Life is to be shared.  That there is purpose to all the crazy and the sad.  That there is hope and gifts….. a newly discovered blog that opens my eyes realizing that the grass is not greener…. for a husband who at least tries to understand my crazy ways the ability to run for … Read entire article »

Filed under: Faith, Running

5 Minute Friday: Rest

Today I am playing along with The Gypsy Mama as we all write unedited for five minutes about her trigger word.  Here goes: Next month I will be running 3 half marathons so this is not the time to be resting.  But it seems like over the past month I am loosing the motivation to move forward.  This is not the time to be resting.  It is the time to be moving and getting in the best shape to accomplish all three races in the time I am shooting for.  I will rest when the races are over but not before then, not now.  When I think of rest my little puppy girl, Noah always comes to mind.  She seems to find the most comfortable sleeping positions where she snuggles down or curls … Read entire article »

Filed under: Five Minute Friday, Pups, Running