Commitment! Now that's an easy one (for me, anyway). You will never get far as a runner without showing up & doing the work; that's what commitment means to me as a runner. And I am a committed runner. I find it very hard to miss a planned workout, even when it's not in my … Continue reading Commitment
Wednesday Word
Running Friends
According to Merriam Webster, a friend is: : a person who you like and enjoy being with : a person who helps or supports someone or something (such as a cause or charity) So I wrote in my weekly recap about my knee twinges. And skinnyrunning called me out on it. In a nice way. That maybe it was … Continue reading Running Friends
What sparked inspiration in me
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved. --Helen Keller I'm sure a lot of bloggers will be writing about runners that inspire them. And yes, there are definitely runners that inspire me. As I sat … Continue reading What sparked inspiration in me
Modest, me? Heck yeah!
Be modest! It is the kind of pride least likely to offend. --Jules Renard Last week's word was tough: humble. This week's word is modest - so similar to humble yet so different. And yes, I am most definitely a modest person & a modest runner, on many levels. I do not like attention. I think … Continue reading Modest, me? Heck yeah!