I am not “book smart” or very educated academically, but what I do see is a unfriendly, rude discourse with people this political season. The political discourse in this country is disgusting.   The constant fighting about politics is hurting relationships. Republicans and Democrats are constantly insulting each other. I am conservative.

The greatest gift in life is love. Let’s all be more empathetic.

Show love care, affection..

No negative comments please…. I like you all and I don’t want to delete you.

 Ed and I 

We have been together for 26 years. Throughout the summer, we have been attending barbell strength classes together at Life Time fitness.  He has been helping me get stronger.  Strength equals improved running.

  Twice a week, Ed dedicates himself to my favorite class to make me happy.    Those days are Monday and Saturday . Love is good.  We argue but are best friends.

2020 Virtual 9/11 Heroes Run 

Supporting the thousands of veterans and families of the fallen 

https://www.travismanion.org/about-us/who-we-are/

Friend….I will always love and miss you until we meet again

Wonder Woman Virtual Run 5k.

You are stronger than you believe.   We all have Wonder Women inside of us.  

Wisdom, power, strength 

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Summer is flying by.  I have been strength training, running many miles, hanging with family and friends and enjoying life. 

2020 is a bit insane but I am making the most out of it. 

Thanks to my running groups …that encourage me to move …virtual races 

And the fitness instructors …that guide my strength training classes 

Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.  The best is yet to come.

Summer running …it is very difficult …. I must keep moving

Slow or fast a mile is a mile

To achieve greatness

Start where you are

Use what you have

Do what you can

To keep me motivated ……two virtual fun runs….

Run for Chocolate and Run for Donuts

I had a nice 4th of July weekend!   This virtual race is dedicated to all the fallen 1st Responders.

The 2020 Boston Run to Remember ….5 miles race

Virtual races keep me moving ! There’s great swag for this race.

 

Boston Marathon…. I will see you next year……

The running of the 124^th Boston Marathon April 19, 2021 will be amazing.

The Boston Marathon has been part of my life for almost 20 years. …  I am thankful for all the kind runners I have met, to being a runner on the Liver Marathon team and the many gifts that running has given me, from fitness to my self-worth.

My 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston has been traveled in many different weather conditions.   I have run Boston in rainy, stormy, sunny, cloudy, cold, heat and windy conditions.

Sometimes, I was not able to complete my journey due to circumstances that are out of my control. For example, the year of the bombings, and the 2018 freezing rain storm.

On September 14^{th …}I will run an amazing safe virtual race, whether it be a 5k, 10k or close to a Marathon.

#thankful #timetorun #whenlifegivesyoulemons

Time to run……

Boston 2019

This week, I ran two Virtual runs.

Virtual Star Wars Run. The location of the race was held at the track. The weather was sunny and in the low 70’s.   (4 miles …in honor of May the 4^th be with you. ) Star Wars characters were seen on the course.  This run benefits Soles4Souls . https://www.soles4souls.org/

 

Run from Rona Run…. This run was organized by my Run Dopey Group.    It was a virtual fun run to help us beat the quarantine blues.  This run benefits the Kids at St. Jude Hospital.

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I am very fortunate to have a quiet neighborhood track to use. I like running on the track because it is very peaceful and I am able to escape all the Covid 19 talk.  I can spend a few hours with a couple of like-minded runners( social distance of-course)  and experience serenity which is difficult to do in a large crowd. The track has become my escape.

During these hard times,  I feel like I am  becoming a more efficient, and faster runner.

Boston Marathon…..I will be ready ….

When I’m not running….

I am Home Sweet Home..

I am grateful that I am quarantined with my spouse, daughter and dogs …

My emotional, mental and physical wellbeing is good.   Happy for all the good in my life.

Happy Mother’s Day.

To celebrate my special day, I ran a virtual Mother’s Day run.  It was a great run.

This run supported  ..WINGS ..breaking the cycle of Domestic Violence .  The rest of the day was spent relaxing in my home.

By the way, my husband gave me the ideal Mother’s Day gift…. he kept me company as I ran my Virtual Mom 5k.

He knows me well…skip the flowers, cards  and fragrance stuff….

RUN…………..

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During times of uncertainty, my mantra has been to get some outdoor exercise and enjoy the fresh air. Our country feels dark and gloomy. Sometimes, I feel like I am going to snap.   Running has allowed me to feel refreshed.  I am  very fortunate to have a operating track near my house and trails.

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Earlier this week, I ran a Virtual Social Distancing 6k.

Runner’s together…but six feet apart. This race supported the Food Banks during the Coronavirus Pandemic.