Christmas Season Runs Today I had my first colder weather run — 20 degrees with a windchill down into the teens. No, it’s not anything like it will be come January or so, but it was a bit new feeling that bite of air in my lungs and hoping my toes would warm up soon. : ) At the time I’m writing this, I’m looking forward to a Turkey Trot 5-mile run in Wisconsin. Who knows what the weather will be like for that run, but I’m looking forward to it no matter what the temperature…j

Sometimes we can all get caught up in the routine of running. We get to the point that it becomes something we do without much thought. “Yeah, gonna go get a quick 5 miles in this morning,” or “Long-run Saturday; see you in a few hours.” We all sometimes forget to appreciate the fact that what we are doing – running – is something most people can’t quite wrap their minds around. Now, sure, there are people out there who do things that physically I can’t imagine doing, for exa

It. Is. Finished. Allow me to share a little, since many of you have kindly shared your prayers and support. My very first marathon (26.2 miles) was 30 years ago in Detroit. Didn’t think I’d still be doing this at 50, after a 17 year break, and with many more gray hairs! It’s never easy. At mile 18 I asked myself, “WHY am I doing this?” smile emoticon Have you ever felt this way? God sees the big picture. The last few miles are the hardest. Have you ever been desperate for he