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8/29/2012

Find Your Greatness

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I have been training for my first 100 mile race.  I am running the Pine to
Palm 100 mile race
on September 15th. My training has been, um, interesting?  

It has been a constant learning experience.  I am experimenting with my cross
training, nutrition, hydration.... just about everything.  That is the easy
stuff.  The most challenging piece has been fatigue.  I am a busy girl.  I have
four children and a life outside of my training.  I'd be lying if I told you
that I didn't whine and moan on the occasional pre-dawn run.  Some days are
harder than others. 

I have been asked the question (quite frequently) "why would you want to run
100 miles?" Well..... honestly I don't really know.  There is a drive in me to
surpass what seems humanly possible. I am fascinated by people who overcome
emotional and physical hurdles that seem insurmountable.  Oh, I don't know....
talk to me after my race and maybe my answer will be better. I just have a drive
in me to do better. I want to push myself to my limit.  And to be honest, I have
no idea what that limit is.  Again, my answer might be more clear after my
race.

We all do amazing things.  I hope that at some point in your life you push
yourself to do something that scares you.  It could be running 1 mile or a
marathon.  It could be getting a college degree.  It could be starting a family.
  There is a way to safely live on the edge.  Try it!  Hopefully I will see you
there!

Nike- Find Your Greatness

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsXRj89cWa0

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8/8/2012

Consciousness is relative

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Consciousness is Relative!

As I sit and get back into the blog-o-sphere, I have a concussion on my head.
  It was SO silly and stupid.  But, to be honest, I'm rather mad about it.  I
have been working my butt off stay healthy.  I use ice baths, epsom salt soaks,
ice packs, rollers, yoga.... And I have been forced into a rest day. I was told
by my my coach that head injuries and the subsequent changes in consciousness
that come from them are rather important.  Yeah yeah yeah... Consciousness is
relative!

 Backing up a bit, I have had an awesome summer so far.  I can now officially
call myself and ULTRA-RUNNER!  I ran 40 miles in The Run for the Fallen on July
28th. We honored the 63 Fallen Heroes and their families and friends.  We ran 1
kilometer for each Connecticut service member that has been killed. It was an
honor.  There is not much I can do for those that have sacrificed their lives
for our freedom, but I have been blessed with the ability to run.  So... I did
just that. I raised $1500 for The Wounded Warrior Project and the donations are
still coming in!  Thank you all! 
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I am now registered for my first 100 mile race!!!!!!  I am competing in The
Pine to Palm 100 in Oregon on September 15th-16th.  My hotel is booked and
airline tickets are purchased. I have enlisted the help of a coach.  Life is
good folks.  

With all of this said, I am following the advice to rest.  This may seem
obvious to the "normal" folks but I am complying begrudgingly. However, I will
be out tomorrow pre-dawn.  Maybe I will see you out there.  If you're thinking
that I'm crazy... well ok.  If I was normal, I'd be boring and you most likely
wouldn't be reading this blog right now.  

Be well!  Be safe!!  Have Fun!!!


 To Late to Turn Back Now: Cornelius Brothers & Sister
Rose



 


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