That Moment You Know…

All a mother can hope for in her children's lives is that they grow up to be productive citizens of their community, and that they learn to not take the things that they have for granted. The day you realize that they are kind of starting to get it is a happy day.   It's …

Failing Versus Failure

In a year that has seemed hell bent on teaching me lessons, I have learned what is probably the most important lesson of all. At least for me. Failing does not equate to Failure. How's that again? About this time last year I set some fitness goals. These goals were inspired by the Doxa Threelay …

Devil May Care

The devil's in the details. The devil may care. That's a devil of a good time. Idol hands are the devil's workshop. The devil made me do it. What's the nature of this game? Well, I'm glad you asked. The game is called "recovery" and I don't play it very well. I don't "sit" very …

Attitude Adjustments

I am hot and heavy into the throes of my recovery month! To say I hate it would be an understatement. It's weird. Not having a regularly scheduled workout.  I went for a long walk yesterday - five and a half miles - and as I was aimlessly meandering I had to ask myself, "Why …

Hot Chocolate & Other Such Nonsense

Know what I did? I ran a 15K! And when I say "ran" what I really mean is "ran/walked/wanted to crawl" a 15K. But I did it. And I have THOUGHTS about it. I know you're shocked!! My cheerleader, Garmin, was thrilled with my accomplishment, and posted a bright, shiny trophy for me.   My …