“At the end of the day, I’d rather be excluded for who I include, than included for who I exclude.” – Rev. Eston William This post was shared in a private running group at the invitation of one of its leaders. This month marks the one-year anniversary of my first run with this group. Like so […]
“Be like a flower. Survive the rain, but use it to grow.” – Unknown Three years ago, my friend Lorraine died, under unusual circumstances. Those close to me know that I feel especially vulnerable in the month of August. I dread the weeks leading up to the anniversary date of her death. Those weeks are […]
“The song is ended, but the melody lingers on…” – Irving Berlin, American composer A year ago, my friend Lorraine died unexpectedly. I still cry about it. A lot. I still think about her. A lot. Her death has been more profound for me than I could have ever possibly imagined. It was a Sunday […]
“I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light.” – Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer Four weeks ago, a friend of mine died suddenly, under unforeseeable circumstances. I was devastated. We were devastated. I wish I could say that this piece is about some new-found outlook I […]
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. – Unknown In honour of Earth Day, which takes place on April 22, 2018, consider implementing some of these earth-friendly practices as part of your running routine. Refuse a plastic bag when you purchase your running paraphernalia. Shop with a […]
“The heart that gives, gathers.” – Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher and writer As recreational runners, my husband Alan and I are blessed to have finished several ultramarathons, marathons, and other runs of assorted distances. But our favourite run is one that we have never actually completed. For the past several years, Alan and I, along with […]
“Be cautious of bears at all times, even when being mauled by a tiger.” ― Craig Benzine, American video producer I have, what I consider to be, a healthy fear of bears. The only types of wildlife I want to encounter are of the cute and cuddly Disney variety – deer, rabbits, and maybe the odd […]
“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.” ― Kathrine Switzer, women’s marathoning pioneer Every now and then, someone who hears about my hobbies asks me why I run. I’m not an especially fast runner. More often than not, I’ve placed in the bottom half of the marathons […]
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