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Self-Talk, Limits, and Finishing Strong
I’ve run 7 marathons in 5 years. When I first started training for distance, I had a favorite mantra: all I have to do is finish. I didn’t entertain the...
It’s Good to Be Known
My friend Marina is like a celebrity in our local running community. Everyone knows her. During recent races, as I've run alongside her, we can't go far...
Instant Poem
Maybe it’s the sunshine, or the caffeine, leftover high from this morning’s run, a sugar rush from those two cookies I ate before lunch, but I’m feeling...
Focused, Consistent Effort
Sunday I completed my 6th marathon -- my 3rd in the last six months. I felt good, finished strong, and shaved 16 minutes off my previous personal record....
What Are You Training For?
After completing my 4th marathon earlier this fall, I decided to take a different approach to my post-race running routine. In the past, I've used completing...
But the fluctuations…
Sunday morning, we woke to heavy rains. With the sunrise, the rain dwindled, then stopped and left humid, heavy air. As my friend and I started the Steamtown...
The Power of Print
As a marketer, I'm always looking to learn new techniques and repeat tactics that work. I recently had the pleasure of talking with Simone Stover of the...
One Word: Rest
Our pastor challenged us to choose a word to focus on over the next 30 days or so. He asked us to pray and reflect as we considered the word. During the...
10 Thoughts for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
I'm preparing to talk to some aspiring entrepreneurs to share my journey. It's challenging to figure out how to distill my 4+ year entrepreneurial journey...
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