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I’m beginning to enjoy my 6 am runs again and it’s giving me the motivation I’ve been lacking. Training has been hard so far but I’m hoping I found my motivation again. #runner #running #runningmotivation #mcm50k #chicagomarathon #757running#runnerslife #runnersofinstagram #runnergirl #50kfor50 #Test run for lemon curd Danish. I get excited when things turn out the way I envisioned it to. #homebaked#lemoncurd#strawberryjam#farmersmarket#portsmouthva #A hot humid 13.1 miles/21km to cross that finish line. #runner #running #runwiththemarines #halfmarathon #historichalf #fredericksburgva #runnersofinstagram #runnerslife #A great evening with Elle King #elleking#norva#concert#norfolkva#norfolk #757#music##tbt# many years ago outside the Notre Dame. #tbt #notredame #paris #travel #random #travelphotography #travelgram #And so it begins, time to put miles on my running shoes. First 13.1 miles/21 km for 2019. #running #runner #runnersofinstagram #chesapeakeva #dismalswamp #halfmarathon #runnerslife#
Tag Archives: half-marathon
Things end, but memories last forever
Four year ago today, I ran my first ever half marathon. I remember standing at the start line feeling anxious, questioning my ability to do it but yet telling myself I could do this. I turn and see him standing … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Running, Writing
Tagged half-marathon, heartbreak, inspiration, life, love, Memories, personal essays, random musings, relationships, romance, running, writing
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PICKING UP THE PIECES ISN’T ALWAYS EASY
It has been a few weeks since I have been back in the US and I have to say adjusting to being back has been harder than I thought it would be. Maybe it is the fact that I am … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Running, Travel, Writing
Tagged cooking, friendship, half-marathon, inspiration, job hunting, life, love, music, patience, personal essay, personal essays, running, travel, truth, writing
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I got 99 excuses, but I still continue to run
It’s Saturday afternoon and I could be exploring a new city, but instead I decided to go run a half marathon. I never thought I would be this person where I would be on vacation and that involves running 13.1 miles. … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Running, Travel
Tagged challenges, Germany, half-marathon, life, motivation, personal essays, running, travel, travel adventure, vacations
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One is not always the loneliest number
For days I have tried writing, but instead sat staring at the blinking cursor lacking the inspiration, hoping that I could will the words churning in my head to flow and set some of my thoughts free. Maybe I am a … Continue reading
Posted in Life
Tagged beautiful day, betrayal, breakup, Fear, Forgiveness, goodbye, half-marathon, heartbreak, life, loneliness, love, music, personal essays, relationships, running, weekends, writing
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Running against the wind
It’s a cold windy 48 degrees this morning as I head to the first half-marathon I am running this year. As always the first thought in my head with the first step is why am I doing this ? What … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life
Tagged friends, friendships, half-marathon, life, personal essays, running
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Third time is not always a charm
It’s Friday evening and I should be out with some friends enjoying a glass of wine and unwinding from the long exhausting week. But here I am baking instead, because as usual I was overly ambitious. Typically during winter months, … Continue reading
Posted in Food/Baking, Life, Running, Writing
Tagged baking, half-marathon, life, love, personal essays, running, weekends, writing
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Memories that linger
Sometimes a short walk down memory lane is all that it takes to appreciate where you are today. It has been a long time since I wrote about my ex boy friend who broke my heart into a million pieces. … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life, Love, Running
Tagged beautiful day, betrayal, breakup, cold weather, dating, Forgiveness, friends, friendships, half-marathon, heartbreak, life, love, relationships, romance, running, travel adventure
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Does mind over matter really work ?
It is way past my bedtime on a Sunday night. The typical TV shows that lull me to sleep have not done its job and neither has counting sheep backwards and forwards helped me find sleep. Should I blame this … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life, Love, Running, Writing
Tagged 26.2 miles, beautiful day, breakup, cold weather, dating, dreams, Fear, finish line, Forgiveness, friends, friendships, full marathon, goodbye, half-marathon, heartbreak, love, music, relationships, romance, running, weather, weekends, writing
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The mind of a wonderer
I continue staring at the tiny screen in front of me, as I watch movie after movie to kill 13 hours of flying time. The sound is on, but I am not really paying too much attention to the movie. … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Life, Love, Running
Tagged betrayal, breakup, dating, dreams, family, Fear, Forgiveness, friends, friendships, goodbye, half-marathon, heartbreak, life, love, relationships, running, travel, travel adventure, vacations, Writing Challenge 101
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I dream of vacations
It’s 5.30 am on Saturday morning and I am as usual sitting at my computer while the things bake for the farmers market. As much as I love going to the farmers market, I am going to enjoy 2 weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food/Baking, Life, Love, Running
Tagged baking, beautiful day, cold weather, dating, dreams, family, farmers market, finish line, first half marathon, food, half-marathon, heartbreak, life, love, relationships, running, songs, travel, vacations, weekends, writing
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