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…

Can You Laugh and Run?

A month ago, my nephew brought up the, now, infamous, La Mascota 5K. It all happened over dinner at my sister’s home. We were eating, chatting and, of course laughing. We do that a lot, but when my sister’s best friend joins the mix, we could easily get rich quick with our comedy skits. Funny,…