Category Archive: Motivation

“Finding Traction” Documentary (Kelly)

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My cousin Amber is one of my bestest virtual training buddies.  She lives in the midwest while I’m here on the east coast, but we text and gchat about running, food, family and… Continue reading

Chicago 2017 here I come! (KELLY)

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2016 was a very hit or miss running year for me.  I had a less than perfect spring training season, but still managed to pull off a half marathon PR of 2:07 at… Continue reading

Outside of Time (Natalie)

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For one reason or another (or any of 17 others), my training for the Boston marathon hasn’t really taken off. My relationship with running has been on the rocks for some time, and… Continue reading

2016 Race Registrations. Or: They didn’t freeze my debit card this time! (KELLY)

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After a long writing hiatus – I am back to the blog!  Natalie has done a great job continuing to chronicle her running journey, and I’d like to get back at as a form… Continue reading

The Person I was Yesterday (and the Person I am Today) (Natalie)

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Haters gon’ hate, but I’ll own it: I’m a big fan (and believer) of inspirational quotes. They are incredibly effective at improving my mood and boosting my motivation. Running quotes cover the whole… Continue reading

My ‘new’ old finish line (KELLY)

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So after both my first and second marathons in 2014 along with a smattering of other half marathons, 5ks, and mud races I had made the decision to not sign up for a… Continue reading

Runners are People Too (AKA I’m no Superwoman) (Natalie)

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I had a lovely conversation recently about running (although most of my conversations about running are lovely, so that’s not exactly a distinguishing description) with some friends who are preparing for upcoming running goals.… Continue reading

Run Hard (Natalie)

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This post was originally intended as a follow-up to my effusive description of the joys of running, but alas, quite some time has passed since then. Doesn’t mean I can’t write it anyway!… Continue reading

2014 in Review (KELLY)

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In 2014, the realms I wanted to work on were: health & fitness, life-long learning, business/non-profit development, self-discovery, and career advancement.  Check out that post here. So how did I do? Health &… Continue reading

Run Happy (Natalie)

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Perhaps the most inexplicable attraction of running is the enjoyment. Some people run for the social scene, others for the fashion statement, and then (insert sarcasm here) there’s the devoted cadre that runs… Continue reading