The Courage to Start (Again)

"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." -John Bingham Yesterday  was my graduation run.  After ten weeks starting what feels like an eternity ago, the For Women Only Clinic at The Running Room embarked on their last run together.  (At least those who can make it … Continue reading The Courage to Start (Again)

A Soundtrack for Feet

I had a lousy run on last Saturday.  I can figure out the factors, but it doesn't change the run.  I went out for a long walk, with my Nordic poles, the next day to simply keep moving in some way.  Every trek and swing had a soundtrack with beats pumping me up, or lyrics … Continue reading A Soundtrack for Feet

Writing, Reading, and Thinking

A few days ago, I posted a TED blog entry about Susan Cain's talk The Power of Introverts.  I found out about Ms. Cain quite by accident while purchasing a Kobo title.  Most of the time, I give the 'recommended' titles after my clicks a quick glance.  Sometimes the lists are dead on, and sometimes … Continue reading Writing, Reading, and Thinking