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Turkey Day 5 Miler…Gobble…Gobble!
This past Sunday was the 40th Annual Turkey Day 5 Miler in Owensboro. Gary and I ran it three years ago, but were not able to the past two years because we had so much to do to prepare for Thanksgiving. Since we aren’t hosting this year, we signed up, along with about 20 other…
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Today’s Grandma
Having my one year old grandson, Layne, living with us, I have had lots of time to reflect upon ‘grandmotherhood’. When I first learned that my daughter was expecting, and that I was to become a biological grandmother, I had mixed emotions. I already had three amazing step-grandchildren whom I adore, but somehow my daughter…
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The Evansville Half Marathon
Every race offers a unique experience. Some are amazing; I feel great, run well, and enjoy the atmosphere. Others are not quite so incredible; I feel tired, don’t run as well as I’d like, and the atmosphere is less than uplifting. Sunday’s half marathon was an odd mix of the two. Though I felt I…
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Bring it on!
We have complained; we have celebrated; we have whined. We have trained! Since mid-August, my friends and I have been training for our 4th half marathon. 4th! It wasn’t that long ago – 2 1/2 years – that I said very adamently that I would never run a half marathon. Who would even want to…
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Ironman 2012
On Sunday, my family had the privilege, and I do mean privilege, of witnessing our friend Chris Hollinden complete the Ironman Triathlon in Louisville, KY. We had never been to an Ironman competition, and thought it would be fun to watch, and we wanted to support Chris in his effort. Well, let me tell you,…
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Let the training begin!
Time to get back to writing about running and fitness. Both have become such a focal point in my husband’s and my life over the past three and a half years, and especially in the past three months as Gary has worked to lose almost fifty pounds (Can I hear a ‘Woo Hoo’!), and I…
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In Memory of Stephen
One year ago this week, my young nephew, Stephen, died. As we journey through this week, our thoughts go back to this last year, when amidst back-to-school preparations and our town’s annual Schweizer Fest, our family was planning a funeral for a 26 year old young man. The following is a story I wrote about…
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Is Age Only a Number?
I ran this morning. For the first time in weeks, I actually had a great run. It wasn’t fast, but I ran six miles with no walk breaks, which is something I haven’t done since it has been crazy hot. I had taken three days off running and focused on Zumba, weights, walking, and even…
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Summer Workout(s)
As I write this post, I wonder where summer 2012 has gone. My windows have not been cleaned, my cabinets are still unorganized, I haven’t made that trip to Indy to visit Bethany and Erin, and yet there are only three short weeks left of break. I spent all day Tuesday at school getting my…
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Reflections Of My Past
Reflections Of My Past.
Grandma Runs! 