Equilibrium: n. (kw-lbr–m, kw-) A condition in which all acting influences are canceled by others, resulting in a stable, balanced, or unchanging system. Wife. Mother. Teacher. Writer. Runner. Friend. Daughter. Housekeeper. Chef. Chauffeur. Life is a balancing act of all the roles we play on a daily basis, our ultimate goal being equilibrium. But lately […] Read more…
Top 10 Running T-Shirt Slogans
Over the weekend I ran a half marathon. 13.1 miles. Even though it was my 3rd half, I still suffered from pre-race jitters. And even though I didn’t run my personal best time, I still considered it a huge accomplishment when I finished. It was my first big race since I pulled my hamstring 2 years ago so completing […] Read more…
Let’s Get It Started
I’ve been training all summer for a half marathon. And it suddenly occurred to me that the big day is coming up this weekend. This is my 3rd half marathon so I know what to expect, but I’m still fighting some nerves that creep up whenever I think about race day. During the training for […] Read more…
Teachers Exist Outside of School…But They May Look a Little Different
Do you remember how weird it was when you were a kid and you ran into your teacher somewhere other than school? Maybe you saw her at the grocery store or at the mall. She’d smile and make small talk with your mom as you stood by silently wondering why she wasn’t at school even […] Read more…
Maroon 5: Moves Like Jagger
The other day I heard this song in spinning class, and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head since. It’s now on my running playlist, scheduled around Mile 1 to get me started and again at Mile 6 for a second wind. Might even put it on a third time at Mile […] Read more…
Project Gratitude Day 85
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 85: I am thankful for a killer spinning class. I haven’t been to a spinning class in AGES. Hurts so good. Read more…
