We.did.it!… That’s what went through my head while crossing the Boston Marathon finish line last week. It was a memorable moment which seemed to go in slow motion as I smiled, gave a thumbs up and soaked in the sounds of thousands of people cheering for runners. I beamed from ear to ear as a volunteer put the finishers medal around my neck and I … Continue reading Running Boston: A dream with a finish line
I’m a relatively fast runner, not Flo-Jo fast, but recreational runner fast. Continue reading The Joy is in the Journey
10 weeks to go until the Boston Marathon…Woohoo! Training is going well despite dealing with achilles tendon pain ( doing lots of R.I.C.E). I’ve spent years trying to qualify for the 26.2 mile race and on April 17th I will finally get the chance to run it. “Man up Buttercup” Training for a race of any distance can be physically and mentally demanding. Years ago I set … Continue reading Age ain’t nothin but a number, miles ain’t nothin but a thang
We are like the Ebony and Ivory of the running community, we run together in perfect harmony… Mark was one of the first people I met when I moved to Roanoke, Virginia. Being new to the area I reached out to a local running club as a way to meet people. I know, I know, there are other ways to meet people like “Meetup” … Continue reading Ebony and Ivory of the running community
No matter where you go, you’re welcomed here… I spent much of this past week in Little Rock, Arkansas visiting family. My week-long trip fell during week five of Boston Marathon training which includes a 17 mile long run. I’ve run shorter distances in downtown Little Rock in the past but decided it would be nice to have some company for this run. I … Continue reading What we all can learn from the running community
“You never know how many miles you’ll have to run chasing a dream” For nearly two years, I have chased after a dream. I mean LITERALLY ran after it. My dream is to qualify for the Boston Marathon. What does it mean to “BQ”? Qualifying for the Boston Marathon is the holy grain for many runners. In order to BQ, you have to run a … Continue reading Chasing A Dream (Part 1)
Positively Brie 