My first run 5 days after running the 12-hour relay with Chad. The days following the race I pretty much read (a lot), watched TV and napped. It was like my body didn’t give me a choice. I lounged for 3 days without giving it a second thought. That didn’t last long and the lounging around didn’t… Read more
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Remembering Why I Love To Run
This isn’t your ordinary race recap. There will be little to no talk about pace, splits, strategy or finish. Finally, a race on a day that there wasn’t any risk of cancellation due to weather and on a day that worked with the Conyers’ family schedule! On the day of the race I felt like… Read more
2013 Running Year In Review
One year ago to the day I shared 2012 in Review. 2012 is unmatched for running accomplishments and it was the most amazing running experience! It was the year my husband lovingly termed the Year of Jill… “I accomplished more than I ever thought possible, pushed myself beyond what I thought were my limits and made… Read more
Trail Running and Confidence to Move Forward
I was injured on August 4 and it has taken me 15 weeks from going to the doc, no running, recovery, PT, return to running, fear of re-injury, more running and, finally, without hesitation or fear of failure… …the confidence to move forward. This injury was one of the toughest ever. Not so much because… Read more
Salomon Sense Mantra and A Mental Detox?
Detox – informal noun – short for detoxification When I was given the green light to return to running one of the stipulations was no trails for a few more weeks. The extra few weeks ended on Sunday and except for wanting a little more time that morning it could not have been more perfect…. Read more
