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Why I Run: To Explore
It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this that I love running. Love it. But the running itself is only part of what I love. Almost as much as putting one foot in front of the other, I love being outside. I love the sun blinding me. I love the wind on my...
Ten Years of World of Warcraft. OMG!
I started playing World of Warcraft when it was still in beta 10 years ago. Until the end of Cataclysm, I maintained a pretty steady subscription to the game. It was only after I killed Deathwing that I decided the game was no longer as fun for me anymore. But with...
I think I really, really like race medals…
I’ve received a medal at each of the last three races I ran, and now I’m addicted to them.
Announcing Stratus: A Steampunk Novel (Part One)!
First of all, this isn't a fitness related post, but it's about the other side of my geekery, so I thought you all may want to know about it just the same. Stratus, my newest novel, is coming out on November 14, 2015, and it's available for pre-order on Amazon right...
Race Recap: Sandia Mountain Shadows Trail 10K in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Last week, I went to Albuquerque, New Mexico for a conference. I figured that since I had never been to New Mexico before, I should take full advantage of my trip and see what I could see. Given my penchant for running, I figured the best way I could sight-see would...
Running is…
Running is a lot of things to a lot of people. This is what it means to me.
Motivation for Faster Running
I ran the fastest 10k I have in years because I was afraid I’d be late to work if I didn’t.
Running Shoes and Gender Roles
I am certain that if more men’s running shoes and activewear were available in bright colors, men would buy them. We don’t buy them right now because they’re not available.
My End-of-Summer Self-Evaluation
Like a good teacher, I had goals for my summer. Now, I’m evaluating myself to see how I stack up in terms of writing and running and fitness.
My Word Is “Run”
Using Eat, Pray, Love as a guide, I’ve found my personal word is “run” and my city’s is “rebirth.”
Running Is What Keeps Me Alive
Mom was in the hospital. I was overcome by anxiety. Another hereditary health concern? I ran. That night, quite literally, I was running for my life.
I Stopped Weighing Myself, and It’s Been Awesome
I reached more fitness goals after I stopped weighing myself than when I was weighing-in daily.