Challenges

You’re Bigger Than That

My Inner World was a site offering self discovery, self help, and motivations. On occasion, I would get an email from MIW called “The Inner View”. It seems odd, but every time I receive these emails, it seems the topic of point was something I needed at the time. Weird. Spooky.  (Unfortunately, My Inner World went off line last September. Hope it comes back up. ) A while ago, the topic was “Do you need someone to talk to?”. The following were some of the points addressed. One of the most valuable of life’s gifts is someone to talk to. [...]

By |2014-02-05T19:27:08-05:00February 5, 2014|Life|Comments Off on You’re Bigger Than That

Can’t Stop Having a Plan and How Fast They Grow

Even though my next marathon is MONTHS away, I had to have a plan.  Here it is:  Philadelphia Training Plan.  Yes, I’ve already begun but that’s only because I have a few races planned over the summer and wanted to get some kind of idea of how to prepare.  The plan is flexible and I’ve already changed it due to Ted’s upcoming events. This past weekend was a fun test of fitness and recovery.  I decided to run however many miles I felt like on Saturday with Shane. It was hot and, to be honest, I ran too far with [...]

By |2011-05-31T16:35:12-04:00June 1, 2011|Life|1 Comment

Challenges and Breakfast Pizza with Multi Grain Crust

Saturday, we leave for Boston.  Wow! I can’t believe it’s already here. Just weeks ago, I was running while fighting the flu, trying to convince myself that it was “mental training” while deep inside I knew it was just foolish.  I made it through and here I am, packing and getting ready to run in a race I’ve watched on my computer for the past two years. I never imagined I’d be in it! AWESOME!  When the training gets tough and tiresome, weeks before a race, I tell myself that I never have to go through it again. “Just finish this [...]

By |2011-04-15T05:04:33-04:00April 15, 2011|Breakfast ideas|4 Comments

Challenges and Grilled Tofu Burgers

What is the latest challenge or goal you have set for yourself?  DO YOU set goals for yourself?  It’s important to have goals to work towards.  Here is a great site for the FIVE Golden Rules of Goal Setting.  In summary, here they are:  Set motivational goals Set S M A R T goals:  specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time bound. Put the goals in writing Have an plan of action Stick with it. As you know by now, my goal is to run a marathon on October 3rd.  I’m working towards it with every run.  Sure there are days I [...]

By |2010-06-16T06:33:51-04:00June 16, 2010|healthy cooking, Running|8 Comments
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