We must become like ourselves
No watch. None. Not my fancy Garmin watch with pace and distance nor my Timex Ironman watch with the timer function, lap …
Finding peace and bravery on a crisp autumn morning
The warm glow of the autumn sunrise contrasted beautifully with the frost that covered the ground. The air was crisp and sharp …
Feast of St. Francis
When I was making my college decision (back in the dark ages before things like Facebook, Twitter and smartphones), I had no …
Be your maverick self
Dear Ellie, Happy Second Birthday! I hope you are enjoying life so far. It’s pretty awesome. I mean there’s ice cream and …
The Playlist
What I should have been doing with my free Thursday evening: Gathering up my gear and beginning to pack for Saturday’s drive …
Acts of Kindness
It’s the little things I remember about Tom. The message he sent me after a story he liked. The email of encouragement …
Tips for taper week
Three weeks ago, all I wanted to do was get to taper. My workouts were long and intense. I was tired all …
Curiosity
When I was in college, I had a friend who went AWOL. It’s one of those long, complicated stories about a young …
Putting on my brave girl boots
True story: I was whining. For the record, I hold a firm belief that whining gets a bad rap. Strategic whining can …
Honesty, friendship and personal growth
The plan was simple, but I knew it wouldn’t be easily executed. Mary and I were both doing the sprint distance triathlon …