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Motivation: Keep Moving Forward

Posted on January 19, 2014 Leave a Comment

I’m fortunate to know many amazing people – hard workers with big goals, loyal to their dreams and their friends. Yet, none of us are without our personal challenges. We each encounter obstacles that bully us into questioning our instincts. Sometimes we’re shoved hard enough to want to quit. But we don’t. As I have […]

Giving Thanks

Posted on December 2, 2013 1 Comment

“Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.” Truman Capote, Breakfast at Tiffany’s ~ Yes, it’s indeed time to make some decisions about spring goals. As I look forward, I’d also like to express my profound and heartfelt appreciation to those who support me. Their continued encouragement is not only amazing, but […]

Oakley New York Mini 10K

Posted on June 11, 2013 3 Comments

Let me first admit: it’s been over a month since I last posted. Leave it to you, Oakley New York Mini 10K, to help break the silence. This was my fourth year running the Mini. I quite like this race. It’s a fantastic distance (long enough to pace, way shorter than a marathon), a nice […]

Love is Generous

Posted on February 16, 2013 5 Comments

We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with great love. Mother Teresa ~ This past Thursday – Valentine’s Day, a holiday of which I’m less than fond – I stumbled across Generosity Day. I actually first read about it on researcher Brené Brown’s blog, Ordinary Courage. The idea took root and […]

Lack of Motivation Turned Inspiration

Posted on February 6, 2013 9 Comments

Last Sunday was a bit of a slog for me. My scheduled “long” run wasn’t all that long (as far as marathon training goes). I only had 10 miles up, with a mini tempo workout built into it. Even though I had been looking forward to the run, I couldn’t get myself moving out the […]

To Lora V…The Girl Who…

Posted on January 26, 2013 5 Comments

So began the subject line in a recent email from a dear friend. In its entirety it read, “To Lora V…the girl who never lets the snow stop her.” Attached to the email was this fabulous surprise: the above portrait, illustrated by the incredibly talented (and dare I say beautiful) Sam Smith, who’s recently launched […]

Running In 2012: Q&A

Posted on December 24, 2012 8 Comments

The 2012 year-in-running Q&A caught my attention after being mentioned by three amazing runners – Ashley, Jess, and Melissa. The questions got me reflecting on the year’s experiences. Since it was quite unpredictable and unprecedented (for me), I decided to follow suit and offer up a few words to give the year its due credit. […]

2012 Fall Season Conclusion: Pensacola Marathon

Posted on November 17, 2012 12 Comments

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble. Benjamin Franklin ~ To start with the obvious, this training and racing cycle was full of unprecedented and unpredictable events. A hurricane swept in the week before the NYC Marathon and wreaked havoc on the five boroughs. The race was on! The race was off! Never before had […]

Race To Recover: Thank You!

Posted on November 13, 2012 6 Comments

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” Mother Teresa of Calcutta ~ This post is to simply and whole-heartedly say THANK YOU! Two weeks ago I wrote about running the New York City Marathon as a […]

NYCM: Race to Recover

Posted on November 2, 2012 2 Comments

I’ve been quiet the past week or so with the incoming hurricane and its devastating aftermath. NYRR, the City, and partnering agencies decided the 2012 New York City Marathon will continue as scheduled. This post is not intended to be a forum for opinions on this matter. There are a variety of other social media […]

Tapering With Gratitude

Posted on October 26, 2012 8 Comments

“Rest and be thankful.” William Wordsworth ~ With the longest training runs behind me, taper is in full effect. It’s now just over a week until race day. The past week’s been full of emotions that undulate much like the NYC Marathon course. One moment is electrified by nerves and a tightening of the gut; […]

I’ve Changed My Mind

Posted on October 4, 2012 12 Comments

“You have to want it, you have to plan for it, you have to fit it into a busy day, you have to be mentally tough, you have to use others to help you. The hard part isn’t getting your body in shape. The hard part is getting your mind in shape.” ~ Amby Burfoot […]

Long Run Redemption

Posted on August 27, 2012 3 Comments

“We can be redeemed only to the extent to which we see ourselves.” Martin Buber ~ Run long enough and bad runs are bound to surface. They’re certainly not subtle when they do. Last Saturday I had one of the worst runs of this training cycle, thus far. My schedule called for 20 miles; I […]

Arming Myself

Posted on August 23, 2012 7 Comments

“Before you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to foresee are ahead…You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your goal. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin.” Kathleen Norris ~ Form a mental vision of your goal and cling to […]

18 Miles: A Celebration

Posted on August 17, 2012 11 Comments

“I don’t believe people are looking for the meaning of life as much as they are looking for the experience of being alive.” Joseph Campbell ~ This Saturday is my birthday. Being a glossy Leo, it easily remains one of my favorite days of the year. That may seem childish for a full-fledged adult; but […]

20 Miles: Risk for Progress

Posted on August 9, 2012 4 Comments

“If what you did yesterday still looks big to you, you haven’t done much today.” Wid Matthews ~ There’s a saying – in one of its various incarnations – that goes: If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have received. Accepting this truth, I opted to use […]

Visualization: Like An Athlete

Posted on August 8, 2012 3 Comments

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things that escape those who dream only at night.” Edgar Allan Poe ~ Sweat is rolling. I’m inward-focused and forging the last hill. My body is paradoxically energized and depleted. The day before, I ran 17 miles in 87 degrees. Now I’m in spin class. I […]

Inspiration Abounds

Posted on July 25, 2012 4 Comments

“Life isn’t a matter of milestones, but of moments.” Rose Kennedy ~ Yesterday I wrote about conquering negativity during training. Something I witnessed this morning, along with a well-timed comment from Baker, inspired my thoughts on…inspiration. Today’s workout was trying. My legs felt asleep during an early round of 800 meter repeats on a muggy […]