Category Archives: Journeys
Counting Down to Ragnar PNW
And my nerves are in high gear! Training for Ragnar is now done. And as always, there is this little voice in my head that keeps asking…”Did you do enough? Did you train hard enough? Did you give it your all?” … 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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Adjusting
Adjusting to new situations can sometimes be hard. Admittedly, I’m not always able to adjust to a new situation on the spot. But lately, it seems to be taking longer than normal. And I know, it has to do with being comfortable with … 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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Ragnar – Northwest Passage
Running and Ragnar just seem to go hand in hand or rather, one foot in front of the other. When I put #11 – Ragnar on my list at the beginning of this year, I never dreamt I would have … Continue reading
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March—It was a Matter of the Lids
My droopy eyelids! What had originally started out as “Doctor, I think something is in my right eyeball” turned out to be the skin on my eyelid interfering with my eye sight especially in the afternoon/evening. I basically had two choices to fix … 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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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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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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