During my training runs I spend my time thinking about all sorts of things. Most recently I have been thinking about skills I believe are important to a successful life. I googled and discovered the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and UNESCO have identified the ten most important life skills. (Apparently I wasn’t the only one … Continue reading Moving Through Loss
Running for Mental Health
What is Your Why?
Wow! We are at the end of another year - 2022. I can’t say that it has been one for the record books. After three years on the bench and recovery from surgery for torn meniscus in my knee, I decided to run a marathon. I trained for over 8 months for the Athens (Greece) … Continue reading What is Your Why?
One-of-a-Kind Day
"Don't wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life."Joyce Meyer In one of the Christmas cards I received was a note from the sender. He commented it had been a long time since I posted in my blog. I can't argue with him because it has been a long time. … Continue reading One-of-a-Kind Day
Just Say No to No
Recently my husband handed me an issue of Sports Illustrated, pointed to one article and said “read this.” The article was about Jeff Glasbrenner. When Jeff was 8 years old, he lost his right leg below the knee in a farming accident. He spent 47 grueling days in the hospital during which he had 14 … Continue reading Just Say No to No
I’m Back
It has been awhile since I last posted on my blog. Recovering from my broken toe has taken longer and been more difficult than I expected. The last 2 months have not been filled with adventure or running. I have been on a detour along my running journey that I never want to take again. … Continue reading I’m Back
Rediscovering My Passion
Passion is a word we frequently hear when people talk about their professional work or their hobbies. Their passion motivates them to work hard and pursue their goals. Being driven by one’s passion can lead to amazing achievements but it also can lead to burn-out. In order to stay motivated, we need to ensure our … Continue reading Rediscovering My Passion
Podium Finishes
Last week was not the best one for me. One of our dogs got ill and a visit to the vet revealed he had a very nasty form of cancer, hemangiosarcoma. I spent the week taking him to vet appointments and keeping a close eye on him at home, never leaving him alone. I didn’t … Continue reading Podium Finishes
Adventures of a Funatical Runner 