Category Archives: Inspiration
Happy Birthday, Mom and Dad
Just last month, I was reminded how fortunate I have been to be born to these two people. My parents, though 13 years apart in age, celebrated their birthdays a day apart, March 4th and 5th. My dad was British by birth … Continue reading
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February 2014
My running seems to have improved over the last two months and especially into February. I have seen my pace drop by at least one minute on my long runs which is huge. I have also run over 165 miles in the … Continue reading
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January 2014
Last year was a crazy, stressful year for me. So with that in the rear view mirror, 2014 can only be a super great year. But I did manage to cross several items off my list last year. I have … Continue reading
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My Running Nemesis – Seattle Rock n Roll
It’s that time again. The Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon is this Saturday, June 22nd. Since the first Rock ‘n’ Roll in Seattle five years ago, I have had a love/hate relationship with this particular race. This was my first ever half and … Continue reading
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My son-in-law, Gunnery Sgt William Hess
This past week, my son-in-law (we call him BJ) shipped out to Afghanistan. When BJ called to tell me that he was volunteering to go, I wanted to hit him over his head. I understand getting orders to go but to volunteer? But … 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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Welcome to 2012
Do you have goals or New Year Resolutions for 2012? To be honest, I don’t do resolutions. Instead I usually spend the time between my birthday and the New Year thinking about what my goals will be. While this is great to do, I normally … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday to me!
Wow, I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. It seems like just yesterday, I was talking to Betsy Gray Talbot about putting together a list of 60 things I would do by the time I am 60. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Orangutans
I have wanted to see the orangutans for a long time. But nothing prepared me for this experience of awe. I’m still having a hard time putting words to this. Instead, here are five of my most favorite out of … Continue reading
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