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January/February 2013…Update

This year is now well on its way. I do hope those of you who made New Year’s Resolutions or Goals have been able to see some progress. And for those of you that have seen them go sideways, it is never … Continue reading

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Mom – I still miss you!

My mother has now been gone for over two years. Though I know she is gone, in many ways, she is still here with me. I am sure this is probably true for everyone who has lost a loved one. As … Continue reading

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Here’s to 2013!

Every new year is like a new beginning-a chance for each of us to reflect on the year ahead. So what are your goals for this year? Did you make any? Do you have them written down? For years now, I always … Continue reading

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Will It Be Four or Five for 2013?

That is 4 or 5 half marathons next year. Guess you could say that running has gotten into my blood! But I know it is more than just running a half marathon here or there. Besides the overall health benefits … Continue reading

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Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon – My 4th and Last One for This Year

I did it! The Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon was my 4th half of this year. And though I wasn’t able to have a personal best, this was a special one. The main reason was Donna Canterna surprised me at mile 6, … Continue reading

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LA Rock n Roll Half – Last Half of this Year

In a week, I’ll be running in the Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon-my last event for this year. As I look back over these last, almost, 10 months, I can’t believe I completed 3 halfs and soon my 4th one. This year, I have … Continue reading

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R-U-N-N-I-N-G

  Run your own life. U are important. No woman is an island. No is just a word. Invest in yourself. Never give up. Goals are important.      

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Eugene Women’s Half Marathon

On Sunday, August 26th, I ran in the Eugene Women’s Half Marathon. I did so with some trepidation but, at the same time, I decided to enjoy myself regardless of the outcome. Though I had trained for this half, I was concerned about my IT … Continue reading

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Gearing up for the Eugene Women’s Half Marathon

The Eugene Women’s Half Marathon is now two weeks away. I will be doing this with my good friend and Sunday running buddy, Cindy Bingham. It will be my third half and Cindy’s fourth for this year. Yeah, we are crazy! … Continue reading

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A Love/Hate Affair – Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

My love affair with the Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon started four years ago. It was my first half marathon I had ever trained for. It has now become the one race I also hate as something has happened to me … Continue reading

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