It’s been two years since my first half-marathon. I’ve “competed” in a few more since then, and this year I made up my mind to run a full marathon. I trained and trained and trained. Morning after morning of 4:45... Read More
For me, summer is full of reading. I tend to save books throughout the year for the few laid back months in between the school seasons that seem to be made for relaxed reading. I’m not a big fan of... Read More
I’ve had a serious case of the I-Don’t-Wanna’s lately, specifically as it relates to physical activity. I trained hard for quite a while before my fourth half-marathon, and after I completed it, well, let’s just say I rationalized taking a... Read More
Sunday I completed the San Antonio Rock & Roll half-marathon – my third half-marathon – with a personal best time. It is mighty slow in comparison to many runners, but it was a big goal for me, and I am... Read More
I never thought I would ever run a half-marathon, but I did. Sunday I ran my second half-marathon. Okay, “run” is used loosely. I ended up walking quite a bit, which I am chalking up to my oh-so-recent kidney... Read More
Sunday, November 14, 2010, marked a significant day for me. I attained a personal goal of mine. I completed my very first half-marathon. It was an amazing experience, completing the 13.1 miles with some family members and watching my husband... Read More