So I haven't been running. Or doing any real exercise to speak of (does walking the dog count?) My body answers my call to exercise with an overreaction of pain, so instead, I see my wonderful physical therapist so he can work his magic (thank you Craig Wood from Moore!) Another reminder that it takes ...Read More...
There's nothing like running to teach you a few things. Well, maybe not you personally, but definitely me. During my run today, here's what I learned: 1) I'm slow. 2) Who cares? I'm out there doing it. 3) Music is key to completing a run. I need music that completely blocks out the sound of my breathing so ...Read More...
Yesterday was the NYC Marathon, a race I've dreamed of running since I was the captain of my high school cross country team. I've applied for the past few years, but have never gotten a golden ticket. Until this year. The one year I really couldn't do it. Oh, I wanted to do it and even ...Read More...
When you're first diagnosed with cancer, it's a flurry of activity. You attend countless appointments to map out your treatment plan, every step laid out for you. After treatment, you hold your breath until the first scan that shows the cancer is gone. You exhale, realizing you've been holding your breath for months. Life returns ...Read More...
I've had fewer and fewer Curing Cancer entries lately, finding myself with less to say on the topic of my personal cancer experience. I've given away the hats & scarves I wore to disguise my chemo-induced hairstyle. I've filed away all of my medical paperwork and taken the insurance company off speed-dial. I'm ...Read More...
Recently, life handed me some lemons. Not pretty, delicately-perfumed lemons; but ugly, stinky lemons. I've been training for both my first half-marathon and a progressive marathon series. Apparently training too much, as I now have an inflammation condition in my foot which will take weeks to heal. And I'm in a cast. Rats. What do you ...Read More...
Let's start with the big exciting news: I'm officially signed up for the More Magazine-Fitness Magazine Women's Half-Marathon! I'm following their training plan which starts January 4th. I appreciate everyone's support so far - keep it coming! You Just Never Know Recently, I was having one of those runs where I had to use every trick in ...Read More...
