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Author: Marathoner in training

I try to be a runner. It's not easy for me like it seems for some of the runners I read about. I have to work hard to keep focused. I decided to run a marathon to ring in 40 years this November. I am writing this blog to document my marathon training. I’m married, work full time and am the mother of an almost 6 year old. I’m busy, tired and happy. I live in Dearborn Heights, MI.

Showing up for myself – the summary

A week ago I wondered what was the perfect recipe that would result in showing up for myself every day. In this sense, I mean showing up for activity. I've gone a few weeks without much activity and I really feel it. So, I tested my hypothesis that a fun activity matched with a little … Continue reading Showing up for myself – the summary →

Marathoner in training Uncategorized Leave a comment August 17, 2020 1 Minute

Showing Up – Day 5

I won’t bore you with the steps today. All I’ll say is that I snoozed my alarm for my 6am Weights Zoom call. I still woke up an hour later and got it in. So, what does this show? Accountability did not help me today. What did? Imagining my muscles when I was done definitely … Continue reading Showing Up – Day 5 →

Marathoner in training Uncategorized Leave a comment August 14, 2020 1 Minute

Showing Up – Day 4

Today it was a STRUGGLE to get out of bed early. Like a STRUGGLE. I considered cancelling my run plans and going later in the morning. But would I? I knew deep down that I would not. So I tried to imagine what I would feel like during and after the run. And you know … Continue reading Showing Up – Day 4 →

Marathoner in training Uncategorized Leave a comment August 13, 2020 1 Minute

Showing up for myself – Day 3

Today was a little better with the physical activity...let's analyze what worked 🙂 Find an activity that you enjoy and go all out. CHECK! Running normally would be my activity of choice but today it was weight lifting. I was a little worried because I don't love weight lifting. But it's important to me because as … Continue reading Showing up for myself – Day 3 →

Marathoner in training Uncategorized Leave a comment August 12, 2020 2 Minutes

Showing up…Day 2

Here's a summary of how my second day is going 🙂 Find an activity that you enjoy and go all out. CHECK! Running Schedule time everyday for your activity. CHECK! Early morning. Set my alarm and woke up on time today.Have a back up plan. CHECK! Didn't need one! (say what??!)Scale back the busy-ness. Problem. I … Continue reading Showing up…Day 2 →

Marathoner in training Uncategorized Leave a comment August 11, 2020 1 Minute

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