Category Archives: Inspirations

Rekindling an old passion

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Going back to school is tough financially.  Thankfully, I am able to make it by on federal student loans but even the accumulating debt has loomed over my head for the past year.  My class schedule didn’t allow for time … Continue reading →

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50:50 Chance

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

Meet my Uncle Mike: OR nurse by day, father and husband extraordinaire by night, Christ follower, and new runner enthusiast somewhere in between. Watch his story: http://video.tbo.com/v/34922794/heart-attack-victim.htm Read his story: On August 16, 2010 Mike survived a heart attack at 39 years … Continue reading →

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I love this sport

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

I was inspired today.   I met up with a new friend, Meghann,  from one of my favorite blogs, Meals and Miles for a ride and I loved her attitude about tackling new challenges.  It reminded me, yet again, how much … Continue reading →

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Mission Statement and reflections

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” – Steve Prefontaine This is one of my favorite quotes because it resonates with how I want to live my life.  Recently I posted a list of goals … Continue reading →

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New direction…

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

This blog has been on placed hold for a few months because I haven’t been sure what to do with it.  After reading blog after blog after blog (I’m addicted), I decided there needs to be a focus rather than … Continue reading →

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Motivation

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

What motivates you in life?  The word, motivation, runs through my mind on a regular basis.  When I get to know a person I try to figure out where their motivations come from in regards to their career, pastimes, interactions, … Continue reading →

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Calling all role models…

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

I’ve had many role models throughout my life.  Some might have known how much I admired them while others had no clue.  I looked up to people for so many different reasons but today I realized there wasn’t anybody that … Continue reading →

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Finishing strong…

Posted on September 6, 2010 by

Race to the wall and finish strong.  These words were ingrained in my mind while swimming.  I remember one coach’s advice for the 200 IM, “Once you start swimming freestyle, whoever wants it the most will win the race.”  I … Continue reading →

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Leaving something behind

Posted on August 8, 2010 by

The way we act today you would think some people truly believe we will take our possessions with us when we die.  How much value do we place on the material items we acquire over life?  Every once in awhile I take a … Continue reading →

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If I could change the world

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

I may be one person but I dream about how I will impact the world.  My ambitions don’t include becoming famous for discovering the next best thing since penicillin or inventing something better than the iPhone.  I believe in affecting the world … Continue reading →

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