Monthly Archives: November 2011

Have a wonderful first Sunday of Advent! This seems perfect for today as we approach Christmas. “If someone is too tired to give you a smile, leave one of your own, because no one needs a smile as much as … Continue reading →

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving (ours was October 2nd – and yesterday’s Thanksgiving in the US should round up the global tradition). Of course, being thankful for all kinds of things shouldn’t be limited to just one day, so … Continue reading →

Yesterday, I posted this to my FB wall: Looks like it will be cold and foggy on tomorrow’s run. Anyone want to help motivate me by donating a small amount to LIVESTRONG?! I’ll write your name (or the name of … Continue reading →

… little overweight due to a thyroid condition! For the past 5 years (it might have started even earlier, but I’ve been feeling the consequences for about 5 years now), I had difficulties breathing while exercising, I gained weight (a … Continue reading →

Today’s a run day… at least in theory. I’m trying to get a run in every other day, seeing that I’m a newbie and don’t want to overdo it, yet run regularly to get into shape. So, when I checked … Continue reading →

This fundraising season has been the most successful and the most meaningful for me, yet. I walked and rode the Philly and Austin Challenge in memory/support/honor of over 50 of my friends and family members, as well as over 100 … Continue reading →

Today’s run was a tough one from a physical point of view… not so tough mentally – due to the sunny (if cold) weather and my motivation of the day: cancer’s worst enemy and my friend and bubble wrap brigade … Continue reading →

This morning, a training run was the last thing I wanted to do. It was cold, it was grey and cloudy, I was tired after a night of studying… well, you get the idea. Then, I got on my computer … Continue reading →

It’s one of those days when I really miss being on my bike, but since that won’t be happening for at least the rest of this year, I had to suck it up and get my butt on the stepper … Continue reading →

Welcome to my blog, which will accompany me on my journey to run a 1/2 marathon in 2012. If you’ll follow my road to the half, you’ll most likely see struggles and victories, pain, laughter & smiles and some pictures … Continue reading →