Weird Food Cravings – What Do They Mean?

October 12, 2012

Okay, I eat a lot of weird stuff. Part of this is due to plain ol’ laziness. But part of it is due to really believing that my body will tell me what, and how much, it needs (maybe that is why I’m always puking up gels, but that is another subject for another day). All […]

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Smarty Pants Marathon Motivational Signs

October 10, 2012

Marathon season has begun! And along with the miles of running, packets of GU, and gallons of water, we all know that witty (or annoying, obnoxious and goofy) motivational signs are a necessary part of a good race (or at least an amusing one). Here are some of my favorites: You Can Do It!  You’ve […]

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Swim Lessons: Or How Not To Get Punched In the Pie Hole

October 5, 2012

Back in the pool, I’m rekindling the feeling of love, weightlessness, freedom and joy I only have when I am in the water. Oh, and rage. Yes, I have pool rage. Like one of those crazed SUV drivers hell-bent on chasing down the Prius who cut him off at the last intersection, I have become […]

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My Husband Thinks Geography is More Important Than My Mental Health

October 3, 2012

Or, “Why You Should Never Share Your Plans With Someone Smarter Than You.” As y’all know, I’ve been working very diligently on my motivation and mental state with regard to my running. I’m taking it very seriously, but, clearly like so many other times, Hubz is not. Hubz: So, how are you doing? Are you […]

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5 Motivators After My Mental Meltdown

October 1, 2012

Since Friday’s post, I’ve been going through messages, talking to friends, and reading a lot to find how other people stay – or get – motivated.  Some of the suggestions I got were very thoughtful and “normal”, and some were quirky and made me laugh.  I’m pretty much willing to try anything, so I appreciate […]

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Motivation: How to Get It and How to Keep It?

September 28, 2012

Deeds in themselves are meaningless unless they are for some higher purpose.  – King Arthur Running in “Secret” After my mental meltdown on Tuesday, I decided I needed to do a little work on my mental state. And for me, that means research, research, research (I’m very exciting, I know). I wanted to find out […]

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