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Project Me: Good to Great 26 Day Challenge

Project Me: Good to Great 26 Day Challenge

“Transformation is not a future event it’s a present activity.” – Jillian Michaels I love that quote. To me it’s a reminder to stop thinking about what could be in the future, and start doing something [...]

Never Give Up

Never Give Up

I’m a little sleepy this morning because I stayed up last night watching game six of the World Series. I’m not really a baseball fan but it is the “World Series” and as a sports lover [...]

Wordless Wednesday: In the Moment

Wordless Wednesday: In the Moment

It’s easy to pass on most $50,000 pictures, *ahem*, but when they catch you – in that moment – do you get it? Holla. Winks & Smiles, [...]

Making Changes

Making Changes

I saw this go through my Facebook stream this morning and thought it’s such a great reminder. It’s hard to make changes – even when we know the outcome will be great. I took a week off [...]

Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 2, The Race

Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 2, The Race

I was all prepared to write a long recap of my experience running the Chicago Marathon complete with pretty pictures and cool captions – sort of like Part 1; then I decided that a video would [...]

Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 1

Chicago Marathon Conquered: Part 1

I’m back home from running the Chicago Marathon on Sunday and I’m still smiling. Really. There’s something so special, almost magical, about finishing a marathon – I feel accomplishment, confident, powerful, humbled, grateful and totally inspired. [...]

Chi-Town, Baby!

Chi-Town, Baby!

Twas the night before the marathon and all through Chi-town, lots of creatures were stirring when they should lay down. I’m tired, but I’m happy, excited, determined and ready to take on the Chicago Marathon in [...]

Chicago Marathon Miles

Chicago Marathon Miles

Today I’m running the Chicago Marathon as a member of the DetermiNation team raising money for the American Cancer Society. I’m excited that my second marathon has such purpose and promise for such an important cause [...]

Sweet Redemption and My New Best Friend

Sweet Redemption and My New Best Friend

Busy day today; and it’s still not over – gasp! I kicked it off with my ladies doubles tennis match. My partner, Melanie, and I redeemed ourselves from last week’s horrific loss. Victorious smiles! Check out [...]

Ramping Up My Race Schedule

Ramping Up My Race Schedule

I had an AWESOME run this morning along the river. I felt fresh, strong and wanted to keep going. I pray I feel that way on Sunday morning when I lace up my kicks for the [...]