Stop Bashing Yourself, Marathon Runner!

This was the first year, since I started running marathons, that I did not race in one. It felt odd not training for an actual marathon, but it was nice to enjoy running for the reasons that I continue participating in this love, not love relationship with running. Also, I realize how foolish I sound…

“Running Down a Dream…”

  Older sister: “Kick some bootie, old lady!” Younger Sister: “I will!!!!!! I’m doing it for all the Golden Girls out there!” (with a slew of my favorite emojis and this lovely gif)   What followed that exchange? A parade of humor after “ouch! My cheeks hurt” humor text exchanges with two crazy siblings who…