Tag Archives: positive thinking

The Power of Positive Thinking

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

This week’s Monday Motivation is a quote from figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton.  As I shared yesterday, I chose this quote because of the need to go into my first day back at school from Spring Break … Continue reading →

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Weekly Training Log – Week of April 14th

Posted on April 21, 2014 by

My staycation this past week has been absolutely fabulous!  It kicked off with gorgeous weather last weekend and ended with a fabulous Easter Sunday that Preston and I got to spend with my godmother and her family.  Going back to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Training Log – Week of April 7th

Posted on April 14, 2014 by

If your week has been anything like mine, you’ve been finding every way possible to take advantage of absolutely gorgeous weather!  Over the weekend I spent more time outside than inside, and I couldn’t have asked for better weather to … Continue reading →

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When Your Body Can’t Keep Up With Your Mind

Posted on March 5, 2014 by

Each day as I recover, I’m more and more eager to get back to a normal routine.  We’ve had a couple of snow days this week, which has eased the stress of writing sub plans for school, but yesterday as … Continue reading →

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Its The Little Things

Posted on February 27, 2014 by

When life gets busy and stressful, its sometimes the little things that can make a huge difference, bring a smile to your face, and a temporary sense of relief. Its been an extremely stressful several days.  Between work and other … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rain, Go Away – Race Goals for Tomorrow’s Charlottesville Fall Classic 10K

Posted on October 12, 2013 by

This afternoon Preston and I are headed to Charlottesville to run in the Charlottesville Fall Classic tomorrow morning.  Preston will be running his second half marathon and I will be running my third 10K. This is the 10K that I’ve … Continue reading →

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Perfect 10 10K Race Recap

Posted on October 10, 2013 by

Last Sunday I ran my second 10K, the Perfect 10 10K.  This race had two distance options, a 10 miler and a 10K.  Because I was in need of a 10K time to submit to runDisney for my corral placement … Continue reading →

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Race Goals for Sunday’s Perfect 10 10K

Posted on September 27, 2013 by

On Sunday, I will be running my second 10K – the Perfect 10 10K in Reston, VA. Because my first 10K experience, the Biggest Loser 10K back in July, was a bit disappointing, I have very high expectations for this … Continue reading →

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Remember Why You Started

Posted on September 7, 2013 by

This will be especially important to remember as the weather gets colder and my half marathon training intensifies.

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No Pain No Gain

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Going back to the gym this week after two weeks of vacationing in California has been trying on my body.  Yes, Preston and I ran twice and walked a lot while away, but we weren’t in a regular routine, especially … Continue reading →

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