I don't remember who recommended this book to me. I think possibly Brene' Brown in her audiobook, The Power of Vulnerability. (I listen to it monthly and continue to realize how much I have to learn from it.) Or it may have been the former CEO of one of the companies I work for, a … Continue reading Learning How To Dance
Girls on the Run
Acting Out
I'm living my current life on a rewards system. Because that's how you shape behavior. I mean, you could focus on punishing bad behavior. But anyone who works in the juvenile or adult justice system can tell you that punishment doesn't work. And anyone who's ever tried to change my behavior through punishment knows that … Continue reading Acting Out
Running Habit
My mom sent me this text message tonight. My dear sweet mother, who birthed and raised me, is heckling me. It seems I've developed a bit of a ... reputation. In fact, I've run very few races this year that were actually my idea. In fact fact, I thought that I finished my 2018 organized … Continue reading Running Habit
Confidently Insecure
So, this picture. I appreciate Jay Proffitt capturing a great action shot. I'm smiling and everything. I don't do a lot of that. Especially while running. But. (You knew a but was coming, right?) But all I can see is grey hair and bags under my eyes. (Sooo much grey hair. My hair hasn't seen … Continue reading Confidently Insecure
Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
It's a Mountain Junkies race weekend, so of course the weather is obnoxious cold. I mean was. It's beautiful and sunny and warm now. Post-race. Whatever. Since my Blue Ridge Marathon Double training is going so well, I opted for the shorter race distance today to reduce my odds of injuring myself on the trails. … Continue reading Admiring My Dirt & Medal (and New Skills)
Polar Plunge for Girls on the Run
You know, you have a lot of thoughts when you're following your friend into a freezing lake the first weekend of March for charity. These thoughts get particularly irrational when you have a fear of water and a violent aversion to cold. So, I had to set some ground rules from the start. Because Kim … Continue reading Polar Plunge for Girls on the Run
Lift Up Teammates
I can't stop watching the highlight clip from this moment in the Pacers game last week. Joseph stole the ball, ran down for a layup, and got fouled in the process, knocking him to the ground. His teammates ran down the court to help him up off the floor. Joe Young came off the bench … Continue reading Lift Up Teammates
A Different Take On Valentines Day
So, it’s Valentine’s Day. Did you know? If you have any contact with any form of social, real world or media, you know. Personally, I don't really care. I’ve never been particularly excited nor particularly resentful about the day. I just don’t care. But this year, I’m reflecting on some things and this “holiday” seems … Continue reading A Different Take On Valentines Day
Permission to Praise Yourself
This one has taken me a while to write. I've had to dig down for every ounce of courage I have. Because in our society, today, it doesn't seem to be ok to praise ourselves. Which is odd. I mean, if we don't love us, why should we expect anyone else to? But that's not … Continue reading Permission to Praise Yourself
Shining Through Imposter Syndrome
Have you heard of this? It's been around a while, but I've only recently begun to understand how it applies to me. If you're not familiar, basically the Imposter Syndrome is a fear of being discovered as not being smart enough or good enough or ... enough. Being a fraud. It's an inability to internalize … Continue reading Shining Through Imposter Syndrome