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And how much of it really matters? January 20, 2016. 2016 Houston Half Marathon Race Report. To say this race was unlike any other would be a vast understatement for many reasons. I got my hard-fought PR, yes, but what it meant to me emotionally was far greater. The country, as in that super friendly one that hugs us up North) to join our Texas friends and run a race. Perhaps I should back up. Continue reading →. November 16, 2015. 2015 Silver Strand Half Marathon Race Report. Let’s see what happens.
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April | 2016 | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? Monthly Archives: April 2016. April 23, 2016. On Vanity and More Important Things. This was not the piece I set out to write. My blog was going to be about bravery, empowerment, self-love, and the tearing down of body images that I’ve allowed to define me for far too long. I was going to go for a run. Not just any run a shirtless run. I had never done this before. Losing 30 pounds was one. (. Continue reading →. That’s What She Said. Join 161 other followers.
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On Vanity and More Important Things | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? April 23, 2016. On Vanity and More Important Things. This was not the piece I set out to write. My blog was going to be about bravery, empowerment, self-love, and the tearing down of body images that I’ve allowed to define me for far too long. I was going to go for a run. Not just any run a shirtless run. I had never done this before. Losing 30 pounds was one. (. I eventually reached my goal weight and guess what? I still wasn’t happy. Ain’t that some shit? I finished m...
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32 for 32: Part Two | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? June 27, 2016. 32 for 32: Part Two. It didn’t feel right. I admit I have a hard time running without music. I like the distraction as it allows me to bang out the miles without thinking about how heavy my legs feel or how hot it is. I also decided to refrain from checking social media, email, etc. on my stops. Those things are already a distraction in my day to day life, so I made a personal commitment to text-only phone usage. A different set of rocks. In case you thou...
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2016 San Diego Half Marathon Race Report | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? March 13, 2016. 2016 San Diego Half Marathon Race Report. My bro at the Hotel del Coronado. Single and ready to mingle, ladies…. In January, I ran the Houston Half Marathon in 2:12:42. In the running world, a PR (or personal record ) can exist in different contexts. You can have an overall PR meaning your fastest race ever for a specific distance (which was what happened in Houston. My race began like all others nervous jitters and a stubborn stomach that would not coop...
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June | 2016 | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? Monthly Archives: June 2016. June 27, 2016. 32 for 32: Part Two. It didn’t feel right. I admit I have a hard time running without music. I like the distraction as it allows me to bang out the miles without thinking about how heavy my legs feel or how hot it is. I also decided to refrain from checking social media, email, etc. on my stops. Those things are already a distraction in my day to day life, so I made a personal commitment to text-only phone usage. June 22, 2016.
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March | 2016 | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? Monthly Archives: March 2016. March 13, 2016. 2016 San Diego Half Marathon Race Report. My bro at the Hotel del Coronado. Single and ready to mingle, ladies…. In January, I ran the Houston Half Marathon in 2:12:42. In the running world, a PR (or personal record ) can exist in different contexts. You can have an overall PR meaning your fastest race ever for a specific distance (which was what happened in Houston. Continue reading →. That’s What She Said. A Place For Words.
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Why I Run | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? June 1, 2016. Why on Earth we ever ran remains a mystery to this day. Fast forward to 2011. Josh and I had just moved to California. I was nearing 180 pounds and thoroughly burned out on the elliptical machine at my neighborhood 24 Hour Fitness. The repetitive motions of that wretched piece of equipment were a metaphor for my life. I was fat, uninspired, and too intimidated to try any other form of exercise. As I approach my 10. I have tons of grumpy runs. I run because...
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On Goal Setting | Mind Over Matter
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And how much of it really matters? June 18, 2016. My relationship with goal setting is a lot like my relationship with food. When I feel passionate for change, it’s. I track workouts like I log calories. I pass on the unhealthy habits and activities that distract from my objective. It feels healthy, productive. More often than not, though, it starts to feel cumbersome. I get overwhelmed thinking about my diet. Why am I fighting so hard to lose five pounds? Who cares if I don’t PR this race? We can argue ...
