Behind the Scenes Today I’m going to take you behind the scenes into my morning routine. Why does how we wake up and start the day matter? Stay with me to find out! The first thing I try to do when I wake up is thank God for a new day! When we start our day in gratitude, we naturally…
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Injured Runner Series Have you ever started something you felt compelled to do? You knew it was right, and you knew you were called to do it. But it seemed every which way you turned, there was a giant standing in your way? It seemed like no matter what you did, there was a barrier that caught you off guard?…
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Who will you become? Have you ever had a friend you spent so much time with that you started talking and sounding alike? People probably started mistaking you for sisters or brothers. Did you know that’s because you naturally become like those you surround yourself with most? I went south to Texas for college. I’m from Minne-SNOW-ta, so I was…
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Be Intentional Sometimes when I run I don’t have a specific intention. There’s something about having a goal attached, but when I don’t, it seems like I get caught in a rut. There are times that my workouts just become a habit, something I do, without purpose. It’s a daily discipline I’ve created, but there’s no purpose behind it. I’m…
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The Makings of a Great Marathon I love the atmosphere of a good marathon. I love the community and the victory and the mental toughness that a marathon brings. A marathon weeds out the weak of mind. A marathon seeks out greatness. There are a few essential ingredients that make for a great marathon.