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The following post was written a few days after Boston. It was too raw for me to share then, and still remains incomplete in words and feeling. I cannot convey with words the depth of my sorrow for the victims … Continue reading →

Update! It’s time for a little nappy nap in the MRI machine. This time my hip joint will be injected with contrast to see if and how badly my joint cartilage is chewed up. Hopefully not at all?!?! The final … Continue reading →

Emory systems are down and doc can’t read MRI scans, but the radiologist peeked when I was in there and news so far is good: insertional tendinitis of glute medius and glute minumus. Where they attach at my hip. Nurse … Continue reading →

I need to step away from the doom and gloom of the Boston Marathon decision being made here and talk about something POSITIVE!!! A few posts ago, I mentioned BIG NEWS. And here it is. Momma took a new job. … Continue reading →

I have an MRI tomorrow of my right hip. Boston Marathon is on the line and I have a tough decision to make (one that might not be tough at all). My doc is 85% sure my MRI will be … Continue reading →

For these: ….only looks of disbelief and gaspy sounds. Yes, they are that pink. Finally got some new kicks and I think they’re doing the trick. I stopped logging miles for a while (because I was being fussy/downtrodden about my … Continue reading →

Did I mention I’m fluent in sarcasm? Check this out: This picture absolutely does not do this justice. The children have brought every pillow form every corner of our house, and have piled them up into a gigantic “Fun Pile.” … Continue reading →

Ugh, I hate this list: “The Injured Reserve.” I have been on it, off it, on it, off it…. For a variety of “niggles” and more serious things that have benched me from time periods ranging from days to weeks, … Continue reading →

Who do you channel when the going gets tough? Particularly from a running perspective…  There are times on tough runs where you really need to pull from sources that give you strength to keep moving.  Personally, my two favorites have … Continue reading →

I am so excited! Tomorrow morning I’m going on an epic adventure with five of my bestest besties. 4 of us are in this photo. Lava Ladies;) My friend Jen has recently turned the big 4-0, and we are going … Continue reading →