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Reflections Of My Past
This will not be one of my typical blogs about running, although it will certainly be mentioned. Occasionally I have something else on my mind that I have to get in writing. Today happens to be one of those days. I am in Northwest Indiana with my friend Kim. She is presenting professional development at…
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It’s too stinkin’ hot!
I am a self-professed lover-of-all-things-summer. I love hot weather; I love sitting on my deck in the sun with a great book; I love working up a good sweat on a run. Hamburgers on the grill, sleeping in, fresh corn on the cob, ice cream – what could be better? Temperatures for two weeks over 100…
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Another First…
I have never belonged to a gym. I didn’t think I would be dedicated enough to spend the money, and I could run outside with no cost (other than shoes and clothes for every season and a GPS watch and an Ipod…). That all changed this morning. Addison and I got up early, went to…
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Why Run?
I follow several fitness and running sites on Facebook, and they often ask why runners run. It seems that each time they ask, I could give a different answer. And sometimes I have no idea why I continue to run – those are the days running isn’t going so well. There are so many reasons to…
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For My Father
On this Father’s Day, I cannot help but think of loss. My father, Rex Greenland, died suddenly of a heart attack at the age of 42; I was seven. Though I was young and have few memories of my dad, I have many memories of the day he died. The night before, my sister, Bobbi,…
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Stop Eating Crap!
The title is directed at me. I am sure that you enjoy a nice healthy meal and you eat veggies and fruits for between-meal snacks. Me? I eat crap. A lot. I have no self-control when it comes to eating. Just in case you think I am exaggerating, here’s a rundown of yesterday’s intake: Breakfast –…
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Running a 5k with daughter – check!
About a year ago, I began to create a bucket list. I had always had some ideas, but hadn’t taken the time to write them down. I believe that we are more likely to meet our goals and go after our dreams if we actually put them in writing. Some of the items on my…
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Running a Mini
First, let me say that this is my second writing of this post. I wrote over 2000 words, hit post, and it disappeared! I had spent a lot of time on that one, so with any luck, this one will go through. Anyway…here goes round two… As I was lined up with 18,000 other runners…
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Nana’s Gonna Run 13.1!
The weekend is upon us. The weekend of the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon, that is. Gary and I have been planning this weekend for months, and I am thrilled it is finally here, but with it comes apprehension. I am pretty certain I can bust out 13.1 miles. The adrenaline rush from the other 17,999…
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Run On, Friends
I cannot believe it’s been a month since I even looked at my blog. Spring is always incredibly busy for our family; Addison is on the tennis team, academic teams, and in We the Youth (a leadership program). Gary and I have been training for the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon that takes place next weekend,…
Grandma Runs! 