Not Selected — And Yes, It Stings a Little There’s no sugar‑coating it: “Not selected” can be a hard pill to swallow. Especially when you’ve been refreshing your inbox like it’s Black Friday and the NYRR email is the last TV on sale. Today I got the official word: “You were not selected for the … Continue reading The Journey Continues
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The Best Time to Run
Ask a group of runners when the best time to run is, and you’ll get a whole spectrum of answers. My personal favorite? “While I’m awake.” Hard to argue with that kind of logic. Still, runners tend to have their loyalties. Some swear by sunrise miles. Some come alive at night. Some sneak out at … Continue reading The Best Time to Run
Weekends Are for Long Runs… Or So They Say.
Weekends aren’t about perfection. They’re where life spills over, coffee tastes better, and sometimes the quiet does more for me than the miles.
Walk – Don’t Run; Some of the Damn Miles
Not Every Mile Needs to Be a Run While I’m a runner through and through — and most of the miles logged in these sneaks are at a running pace — every now and then I slow it down and let the world come to me a little softer. Today was one of those days. … Continue reading Walk – Don’t Run; Some of the Damn Miles
June Is Already Doing the Most… and So Am I
Every Damn Mile June didn’t tiptoe in this year — it kicked the door open, dumped a calendar full of events in my lap, and said, “Good luck, sweetheart.” And here I am, lacing up anyway, because I’ve got a goal: 130 miles this month. And life? Life has absolutely zero interest in making that … Continue reading June Is Already Doing the Most… and So Am I




