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Life Update: Third Baby Boy on the Way, My 20-Minute Exercise Routine and How We Are Celebrating Things Lately
Hey there! It has been a while since last I wrote. A whole half a year to be exact. It is crazy how much time has already passed. It’s been a full and busy 6-months to say the least. I love this growing space that I created almost 5 years ago (crazy!!). I would never…
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What I am Reading Right Now
I go in and out of reading phases. Usually in the seasons where I am not reading at all, I am also struggling. Reading keeps me balanced. It reminds me of truth. It keeps me feeling connected. And it provides important narrative in my sometimes difficult and lonely days of raising littles. In the first…
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Virtual Half-Marathon Recap
Last Saturday I wrapped up my Boston Marathon training block with a virtual half-marathon. This of course was definitely not the way I imagined things to end. I imagined loud cheers and bright red numbers illuminating my goal time of 2:48. In my head, it was all pretty glorious and memorable. That vision will have…
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Easter 2020 Reflections
I woke up Easter morning feeling a bit sad. I was sad because I knew we would not be going to Easter church service. I was sad to not see extended family. I was just generally sad that Easter could not be celebrated in the way we normally would. And so the first couple hours…
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My First Virtual Race Experience: 10k Edition
Last Saturday morning, I sipped my coffee and ate my typical pre-race breakfast of almond butter + oatmeal. And to the pit of my stomach, I felt the race nerves building. Here is a little confession: I was nervous for my virtual 10k I was running in a couple hours. You might think this is…
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Finding Peace in Sabbath during Uncertain Time
For all those that say they don’t have time to have a day of rest or sabbath, there is no better time than now to intentionally create a sabbath day for you and your whole family. With the world shut down right now, this is the very best time to set some new healthy rhythms…
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Final Marathon Monday…For Now.
3/16- MANY WEEKS Until Boston. Well, a sure lot has changed in a week. Last Monday as I typed up my weekly recap, I remembered feeling concerned with a cancellation, but still confident that there would be enough time for the virus to be contained and for the race to still happen. I also was…
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When the World Shuts Down, Turn to Jesus.
Quite honestly, it feels a little weird to compile a list of my favorite Easter books for toddlers, when the world right now feels pretty scary and uncertain. I have a lot of emotions right now. I am a bit fearful, a little confused, and in my human nature, quite disappointed about the Boston Marathon…
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Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 7
6 Mondays Until Boston! 6 weeks out. Fitness is really beginning to develop and the realities of the race are beginning to feel more real. The past week of training was solid. There were no major bumps or extra pain. I can tell that my lungs are becoming more efficient and my legs are feeling…
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Marathon Monday: The Miles to Boston Pt. 6
7 Mondays Until Boston! Another week of training in the books. This week did not feel particularly good, but I hit most weekly mileage for this training block, made it into 2 strength classes with Petra, and had a solid 20-miler. So while things did not feel great (low energy, throbbing legs, tender toenails), hard…
This Mama Needs Grace 