Category Archives: Big on: Running and exercise

Life’s Little Lessons from being an avid runner and pushing my body to the extreme.

STORY WITHOUT WORDS

  Want to READ the story?  Click HERE for the words…….

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Tween Tuesday!

I’m curious how other parents deal with their children playing sports, how parents react, and how they handle The Art of Losing. Check out my latest post on Mamalode.com here.

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Puddle Jumping in Portland

I just returned from an amazing trip from Oregon.  Several of my closest friends converged  to take part in the Portland Marathon, inaugural half marathon, and 10K walk/run for the second year in a row. You can read the wonderful story of our rekindled … Continue reading

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PEAK A WEEK: WELCOME CREEK TRAIL

This summer I am motivated to do a lot of hiking with my kids.   With my husband working almost daily and my schedule a little bit lighter I figured it would be an excellent way to share some quality time … Continue reading

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TRY, TRI AGAIN

Life is like a Triathlon. Last weekend I participated in a Sprint Triathlon:  500 M swim, 12.4 mile bike, and 5K run.    The event was the second that I have done in my life.  The first one was twenty-four years … Continue reading

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Birthday Presence

It’s Tween Tuesday again on Mamalode!   Hope you are all having a wonderful week!  Don’t forget to check my FB Big Sky Life Coach page for daily quotes and inspiration. Tween Chronicles: http://www.mamalode.com/2010/05/birthday-presence/

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6 Feet Forward, One step back….

Last weekend I watched my three kids enjoy a fun local run, for the YMCA. I had no plans to run this year, as my sinuses and cold seem to be getting the best of me this week. It’s always … Continue reading

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RE-RUN: Marathon of the Mind

This is one of the first posts I ever wrote, almost a year ago.   Since then I have started facilitating groups for persons  interested in running their first marathon.   I reflected the other day why I have been able to … Continue reading

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FROM SPORT TO SUPPORT!

I just got back from an amazing trip to Oahu, where my husband ran the Honolulu marathon.   I had contemplated running or walking myself because I love the energy of marathons.  You can practically see the bursting waves of hope, … Continue reading

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PEBBLE IN MY SHOE

AUTHORS NOTE: I AM REPOSTING SOME OF MY FAVORITE LIFE LESSONS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AS I READY MY SITE FOR SOME BIG CHANGES! I HOPE YOU ENJOY! THIS WEEK: ON RUNNING AND LIFE.         While … Continue reading

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