About a month ago, I put out a call for those of you who had been running for awhile, and preferably late in life onset runners like me, to write a letter to yourself on the date of your very first run. Because we’ve all come a long way, Baby, and we may have a […]
What Happens After You Sign Up For A Marathon
So, evidently my body was taken over by an alien who didn’t hear me say (over and over again) these past few months that I was DONE with full marathons. Because on Thursday, I registered for the WDW Marathon (regular registration to the general public begins April 22nd or right now if you’re a DVC […]
Performance Anxiety
“My biggest fear is that I’ll get to heaven and hear Jesus say that there was so much more he had for me to do. I don’t want to miss it.” My sweet friend sat across from me as we discussed what God was saying to us on retreat. I paused for a moment. Something […]
Black Girls Run! Guest Blog Post By Portia
Portia and I became FB friends after I read a bit of her story in Runner’s World and found out she was local. I knew immediately that I wanted her to guest blog for me! Fast forward to the Disney World Marathon where I cheered on many amazing women who ran with Black Girls Run […]
5 Lessons I learned This Week
Crazy busy around here right now. We’re gearing up for Holy Week and since my day job is as a pastor at a large church (not the main pastor, just a helper pastor;) that means lots of hours and lots of hectic. Yes, it will be joyous and yes, if you’re one of those who […]
Quick Review of 2014 GE Irving Marathon 10K
Great Bling for ALL RACES Having run the half marathon for this event last year, I was excited to see what improvements would be made this year. Inaugural events, by their very nature, have hick-ups. If you’ve raced for any time at all, you know that and run such an event at your own peril;). […]
I Thought I Was Doing Great! Reality Bites
So you know when you’re just about ready to pat yourself on the back for what an amazing job you’re doing of keeping all the plates spinning?? You think to yourself, Wow, would you look at all I’m trying to do and how WELL I’m doing it? And my hair even looks good! I work […]
Is There a Part of Your Journey that You’re Ashamed Of?
I have a confession to make. I only attended one year of college. I started working full time when I was 18 years old and have been at it pretty much ever since with a short hiatus when our boys were babies. During which time, by the way, I worked the hardest I’ve ever worked […]
Moving Backward to Move Forward – TOO MANY RACES!
So, it’s been a busy few months of racing for me. My racing “season” goes from, ideally, November – March. This is because of the Dallas summers which are next to impossible to train in. Mainly because when you run you feel like you are inside the mouth of a dog. It’s hot, it’s incredibly […]