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It’s Always Something
It’s always something: a sick mother, a dying aunt, a relationship breakdown, or a baby on the way. If it’s not happening in my life, it’s happening in...
On Mothering and Work
I got an email this morning from a woman who is interested in exploring work with my company. She asked if she could bring her 3 month old baby to a coffee...
Self-Talk, Limits, and Finishing Strong
I’ve run 7 marathons in 5 years. When I first started training for distance, I had a favorite mantra: all I have to do is finish. I didn’t entertain the...
It’s Good to Be Known
My friend Marina is like a celebrity in our local running community. Everyone knows her. During recent races, as I've run alongside her, we can't go far...
Instant Poem
Maybe it’s the sunshine, or the caffeine, leftover high from this morning’s run, a sugar rush from those two cookies I ate before lunch, but I’m feeling...
Focused, Consistent Effort
Sunday I completed my 6th marathon -- my 3rd in the last six months. I felt good, finished strong, and shaved 16 minutes off my previous personal record....
What Are You Training For?
After completing my 4th marathon earlier this fall, I decided to take a different approach to my post-race running routine. In the past, I've used completing...
But the fluctuations…
Sunday morning, we woke to heavy rains. With the sunrise, the rain dwindled, then stopped and left humid, heavy air. As my friend and I started the Steamtown...
The Power of Print
As a marketer, I'm always looking to learn new techniques and repeat tactics that work. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Simone Stover of the...
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