I know we’re all crazy busy with Christmas preparations right now but I was just doing some finalizing of plans for WDW Marathon Weekend (January 10 – 12, 2014) and wanted to share with you, briefly, why this is my FAVORITE RunDisney weekend. This will be our fourth year to run – the first year […]
We Have 7 Days Left
There are seven days until Christmas and I feel like I can say that to myself in one of two ways. The first, the one I default to, the one that feels the most normal this time of year comes through a mega phone a bit like Ty Pennington on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. “SEVEN […]
Losing 80 Pounds in 80 Days – My Husband is FINALLY Sharing his Story
I’ve been after Scott to write this post for over a year. It’s a miraculous, amazing, joyful story that definitely ends with a happily ever after because I have a healthier and happier husband. He’s been my best friend since I was 18 years old, and I cannot express my pride and admiration for his […]
I’m Sad Today . . But It’s OK
I’ve talked before here about my struggle with depression. It has lessened greatly over the years but the truth is, I’m always looking over my shoulder for it to come back. To have another one of those moments where I suddenly fall through a trap door in the floor and can’t get out. And […]
I Don’t Handle Disappointment Well – Thanks A TON, Cleon! Dallas Marathon Musings
If you live in Dallas, or really any of the numerous parts of the country affected by that nasty Winter Storm Cleon, you’re very familiar with disappointment about now. Personally, I’m disappointed that the National Weather Service has such a boring person in charge of naming storms, but I’ll save that discussion for another post. […]
What’s Going to Be “Real” About Your Christmas?
We have a real tree this year. We’ve had both kinds and although I’ll admit that the convenience and non-mess of a pre-lit LED tree cannot be beat, there’s just something about the real thing. The smell, the texture and yes, the imperfection. Did you know it’s almost (if not completely) impossible to get lights […]
What I’m Grateful For! Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m heading out for a few days of rest and relaxation with my amazing family, but before I head out for this very important holiday and much needed week of unplugging, I thought I would write about a few things I’m grateful for. My AMAZING husband. We’ve been through thick and thin (literally when you […]
Deanna’s Story – If You Need Inspiration to Run Today, This is It
This is Deanna. Sometimes you meet someone and you know that you have to hear their story. I met a woman like that and asked her to please write her story because I knew others needed to hear it. This is the email she sent me yesterday. Dear Jen, I tell people about you all […]
That Time I Decided to Run The Disney World Wine and Dine Half Marathon at the Last Minute!!
So I realize some of you – the non-planners, the spur of the moment spontaneous crazy people, those to whom the last minute is normal – will think that deciding to do a race only five weeks out is . . .NORMAL. But for me? The planner? The one who books her hotel 14 months […]