Published in Runner's Life·PinnedRunning Near CemeteriesWhy running next to death makes me feel alive — I’ve started to run a 4.5-mile loop around my house during my Monday lunch break. We’ve had quite a few snowstorms this winter, but the past few Mondays have been gorgeous and full of sunshine. The route is nothing special — mostly modest houses and some business parks. There are…Running4 min readRunning4 min read
Published in Runner's Life·PinnedRunning and the Art of RestThis morning, sleeping in was an act of rebellion — I took a rest day today. I woke to an unfamiliar light in my bedroom leaking through my so-called black-out curtains. A little bewildered, I glanced at my phone on the nightstand; it read 7:55 am. Wow, I actually slept in. My husband, Nick, rolled over and embraced me, nuzzling…Running5 min readRunning5 min read
Jan 13The Things I Don’t Like To DoOne of our close friends (and yurt trip enthusiast) has a saying that whenever planning a yurt trip, expect at least a third of the group to cancel on short notice. I assume that the initial idea of camping in a tiny hut with limited resources in the middle of…Self Improvement6 min readSelf Improvement6 min read
Jan 11Old Friends, New PlacesThe first time I experienced unrequited love was 11 years ago. I was in 10th grade, self conscious and dealing with depression as I balanced the challenges of an IB school curriculum with the emotional torments of ballet. He was unattainable…and tall. I was speechless when his eyes caught mine…Yellowstone National Park6 min readYellowstone National Park6 min read
Jan 5Grand Door PeakWhen I was little, I would switch back and forth on who my favorite parent was. Sometimes I felt a strong pull toward my dad, who knew all the answers to my endless questions, who spoke calmly, who let me sip his wine at dinner, who brushed my hair back…Outdoors6 min readOutdoors6 min read
