Where There's a Will, There's a Way
What do you do when you come to an obstacle on your journey through life? Do you give up and turn around? Figure out a way around it? Go through it? I like to go for a walk during my lunch break at...
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Your Disappointments Could Help Others
Yesterday, I attended the memorial service of a friend and former running partner. Together with another friend, we had prepared for and run the Lost Dutchman Marathon years ago. Our long runs had provided...
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Life Lessons From Running
I’ve been running for pleasure and stress release since junior high — except for a multiyear hiatus after I completed a full marathon. I’ve found a lot of life lessons through running. Here are five:...
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The Universal Language
As I watched the opening ceremony of the 31st Olympiad in Rio de Janeiro, a couple of things stood out to me. For one, I liked how all of these different countries were able to put aside their politics...
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No Regrets
When you know you’re leaving on a trip, you have time to prepare for being separated from your loved ones. For example, my husband and I had time to plan and make arrangements before he left town for...
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Safety in Numbers
I made an agreement with my husband long before we wed that I wouldn’t run alone after dark. Last week, when my stress level had peaked, I decided to go for a run to let off steam. Temperatures in my...