For endurance athletes, it’s easier to train for hours than to rest. It’s easier to keep pushing, pushing, pushing. After all, that’s what we do best. But, ironically (or maybe not), success in pushing, pushing, pushing requires a certain amount … Continue reading
I am responsible for my success. I am responsible for my failure. No one else. It’s not hard to own up to success… but, when you stare failure in the face? That’s when responsibility gets sneaky. In those moments, it’s … Continue reading
It’s been a great year! I’m joining Running Hutch’s bandwagon and sharing my Year End Reflections… 10 highlights (in mostly chronological order) Training and running with Carrie in her first marathon. Deciding to work with the Trainer and falling in … Continue reading
My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is a newer one for me. This was only my second year celebrating this new tradition, but I knew even last year that it was here to stay. I love waking up early, pinning on a … Continue reading
If you’ve been reading One Run at a Time for any length of time, you know that I’m a Life Time Fitness groupie fan. Since I joined back in January, it’s become my home away from home. Coming from a … Continue reading
We are all given so many days in this life, so many moments. Some are ordinary – fleeting moments of joy, peace, turmoil, sadness. Others are extraordinary – singular moments in time when you realize that this is once-in-lifetime, never … Continue reading
I’m an outdoor educator. That means that I spend a good chunk of time in the outdoors, creating intentional outdoor experiences for kids of all ages. I’m used to being the one with all the answers (or at least the … Continue reading
I’ve done a lot of learning in the past year or two, and what I’ve learned is that the big things aren’t really so big. They’re the things that zoom past you without a second glance. The things that fill … Continue reading
We runners are called many things – crazy, idiotic, boneheaded, just plain stupid for doing what we do. They have their names, but we have our reasons. For some, it’s to lose weight. For others, to live a healthy lifestyle. … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about purpose lately. It’s a hard thing to pin down, really. pur·pose, noun 1. the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. 2. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal. 3. determination; … Continue reading
In honor of Marathon Monday and all those pushing their limits and realizing dreams on the roads of Boston, I’m revisiting a post from December 13th, 2011. Here’s to dreams that become goals and goals that become reality! Who doesn’t … Continue reading
Pin It I’ve never understood the concept of tearing other people down to build yourself up. Maybe it comes from my so-called “lack of competitiveness.” Growing up, I was told I lacked a competitive drive. Why a 6 year-old needs … Continue reading