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A few weeks ago I completed a half marathon. It was quite an accomplishment if I do say so myself, especially because I didn’t really train for it. It wasn’t that bad actually and aside from the annoying pain in my hip afterward and a small blister on my toe, I walked away pretty much injury free.

Now, waking up early in the morning to run/walk 13.2 miles on a whim is not something I do regularly, but I was inspired by a group of women I had dinner with a few nights before to stop talking about it and fulfill a commitment I made to myself. (more…)

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Three weeks ago, I turned 50.  It took me a while to actually get my head around me now being qualified for membership into the AARP.  I couldn’t picture myself being 50, and I contemplated long and hard about how this milestone would possibly affect me and my life.  

In reconciling this, I realized that there was no need for me to freak out about reaching this milestone because I am living my best life ever.  I am in the best shape I’ve ever been.  I am leaner, stronger, and have more vigor than I have ever had. I earn a living doing what I am passionate about and what I now consider to be my life’s work.  I have great friends and family who love and support me unconditionally, and I am confident, secure and at peace with who I am.   (more…)

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