“I’m just going to do an easy mile and a half tonight to get ready for the race.” Yes, that string of words escaped my mouth last week and I never thought I would be able to say them. I spent decades avoiding the run with the following misguided logic, “We are finite creatures. Therefore,…
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How MacGyver Saved Valentine’s Day
I Love MacGyver. In many ways he’s my inspiration in life. This year he saved Valentine’s Day. Not just because he’s dreamy, with an endless supply of girlfriends, and a waterfall of mullet-y locks. His inspirational ingenuity got me out of a tough bind. I love being creative and making do with whatever I have…
Take That, Self!
I did something today that I never thought would happen. I’d thought about it. Dreamed about it. Planned for it. But not until today did I make it happen. I ran a mile in under 10 minutes! Here’s my proof! I’ve never run in my life before six months ago. I walked half of the…
The Happiest 5K on the Planet
Currently, I look like a pale smurf. You might confused me for being anoxic. I have a definite blue tinge all over my body… from running. No — I didn’t lose oxygen in mile one and need ressussitation. I knew what I was getting myself into. I participated in the Color Run this weekend. You’ll…