A mother's journey toward a healthier life through food, exercise and lifestyle changes.
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Note: I originally wrote this for the Chowan Herald. This is a modified, longer version, as I had a limited time and space to write. To learn more about Run for the Fallen, visit the website. Day 116. 5,254 miles down. About 800 to go. Over 19,000 soldiers remembered. On Monday and Tuesday, Run for … Continue reading Shorts runs with Run for the Fallen
OK. The wind is gusting. What do I do? Tighten things up?! OK. Let's do this. Oh, crap I'm in the air again! Not good. What do I do now? JUUUUMP! Into the murky water of Edenton Bay I went as my little Sunfish capsized. The 14-foot long boat with an equally as long mast … Continue reading Sailing against perfection
Last year, pecan trees dropped thousands of nuts on the rural property we rented. We collected several freezer bags worth of these nuts. In late June, I took a bag out of the freezer to crack the pecans. They sat in the fridge for about a week until I got the supplies I needed to … Continue reading June training: Cleaning up pecans
There are voices in my head. You may have heard them too. They say things like: "You're too old to play chase with your kids." "You had too many kids to wear that in public." "You are never able to finish a project. Why try to (Insert something you really want to do)?" "How are … Continue reading A 2nd chance — cross-country training
So, my training has been halted for the past week. I haven't really posted much on social media because I hoped this was a quick something, like a stomach bug. As I described my symptoms to my mom during a semi-frantic phone call, she stopped me and said I may have vertigo. She has had … Continue reading Hello, hello. Vertigo
RACE: Paddle, Pedal and Plod RACE TYPE: Triathlon in which you kayak for about a mile, bike for about 20 miles and run a 3.1 mile course WHEN IT TAKES PLACE: The second weekend in May, coinciding with Edenton, N.C.'s Music and Water Festival. This year, the festival was postponed due to rain. COURSE: The … Continue reading Race recap: Paddle, Pedal and Plod
The detailsThe race: Nags Head Woods 5K When: Weekend of Mother's Day Supports: Hosted by the North Banks Rotary Club, the race benefits various nonprofits supported by the organization. Race features: The race offers a double 5K in which you run a 5k (3.1 miles) at 7 a.m. and then the race at 8 a.m. … Continue reading Race recap: Nags Head Woods 5K
