The air has a chill to it as I type, both our boys are off to college, we are, as a friend said, “bird launchers”. It has a better ring to it than,”empty nesters”. It’s been an adjustment, the house is quiet, the meals are different, a bit more vegetables line the plates. I joke … More It’s been awhile….
“I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things……I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.” ~Leo Buscaglia Do you ever feel like life is going by so fast, that you have to stop and catch your breath? It feels like yesterday that my two boys were tugging at my … More The little things….
“Make your own kind of music, sing your own special song, make your own kind of music…even if nobody else sings along.” ~Mama Cass Elliot Good ideas are born on runs. On a particular run this past October, I was moody, melancholy and blah. Kinda like the way some runs start out when you are … More Blue Collar Runners
“May the gratitude in my heart kiss all the universe.” ~Hafiz Gratitude…..this is my mantra of the year. I’m so grateful for my family and friends and all the amazing adventures we share together, so grateful to pursue my dreams, and so grateful to help others pursue theirs. July 21st was a day to remember. … More Gratitude……. VT100 recap
“When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~Maya Angelou I just want to start by thanking all of you who have donated to our Vermont 100 Sponsor Board. We think of you often on our training runs and hope you know that you are on this journey with us. The money raised … More 6 weeks and counting……
“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” ~Walt Disney Fresh snow. How does it make you feel? Do you love or hate the white stuff that falls from the sky? I used to be a curmudgeon about winter, dreaded it actually…until I took up running. Running has brought out the inner … More Find your inner kid……
“Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” ~John Muir I think one of the best things about ultra running is reflecting back on the races. Granted, living in the moment is the ideal way to live your life, yet, there is such joy reminiscing about the … More A spin around the Sonoran Desert……….Javelina style!
“Once you choose hope, anything is possible.” ~Christopher Reeve Hope…what does this word mean to you? To me, it means life. There is so much hurt in the world right now, you can’t even turn on the news without seeing another mass shooting or a natural disaster. The sadness can bog you down. I … More Spreading hope………
“It hurts up to a point and then it doesn’t get any worse.” ~Ann Trason This quote can relate to many things in life, especially Ultra running. This past weekend my family and I ventured to the Jay Peak Trail Run in Jay, VT. Driving up on Saturday, the sky was blue, the air crisp, two … More Jay Peak & Beyond……
“Keep your dream in front of you. Never let it go regardless of how farfetched it might seem.” ~Hal Higdon The VT100 and what it means to me…. Family, friendship, heart, horses, team, Vermont Adaptive, never give up, hope, hills, running for those who can’t, willpower, strength, mental toughness, Song, beauty, selflessness, positivity, feet, RunFar, … More VT100……29 hours, 5 minutes, nine seconds….
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