I almost forgot that December 9th had marked the fourth anniversary of my second and (hopefully) final hip scope, on my right side. The recovery over all has been long and arduous, but certainly worth it. I am so much better today than I was those four-plus years ago. (My…
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#NationalRunningDay
…because it’s the closest thing to flying. (I love saying that!) And because I can, thanks to my long, successful recovery from hip impingement. I celebrated this glorious day with a brisk 3.5-mile run in my local park before heading off to work this morning. It was perfect running weather…
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A Day of Thanks
On this official day of gratitude, I leave you with these words of inspiration. They have helped me get through some of my past, seemingly hopeless physical struggles and injuries. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the…
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Ode to Autumn Running
I created this little haiku in honor of my favorite season for running. I am thrilled to be recovered enough from my two hip scopes, both back in 2011, to be out on the road and in the park and trails, with my old running buddies doing what I love…
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Happy Holidays
Last year I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas day on crutches, recovering from my second arthroscopic hip surgery in one year; this time on my right side. This year I ran five miles and took a kick-ass spin class. What a difference a year makes, huh? Wishing everyone a happy,…
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Inspiration
God, grant me the serenity to accept when I cannot run; the courage to run when I can; and the wisdom to know the difference. – Josh Cox, American record holder…
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A Real Hat Trick
Tim Thomas of the Boston Bruins was awarded this week the National Hockey League’s Vezina Trophy for best league goaltender. Aside from the fact that this is his second one (the first was awarded in 2009), what makes this trophy even more remarkable is that Thomas’s career almost ended more…
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A Healing Thought
My yoga teacher read this lovely poem this morning as she was winding down the class. It was written by Dr. Kent M. Keith, the author of the book Anyway: The Paradoxical Commandments; it was cherished by Mother Teresa, who displayed it on the wall of her children’s home in Calcutta. This inspires…
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