I have never lived in a place where there was a curfew before until tonight. I have never seen the shops along M street in Georgetown boarded up. When I ran the California International Marathon a couple of years ago, I saw store fronts boarded up … [Read more]
mindfulness, going slow and shadows of the state of flow
Saturday I did not run. I did not sleep most of Friday night and my long run plans were squashed. I was tired most all day Saturday. Sunday is always a rest day and my running buddy reached out to me Sunday afternoon and wanted to run together … [Read more]
mindfulness, flow and the end game
This morning I got up and ran the fist thing and I realize that this will need to be the pattern for all future runs before my family wakes up and needs me. I feel so good that I have rediscovered the power of early morning runs. Mindfulness comes … [Read more]
mindfulness, family schedules and Virgil leaving Dante in Purgatory
Today I had every intention of running my Thursday 2 miles but didn't. This morning was our grandson's school zoom and then the day got away with errands and chores and a list that needed to be crossed off. Here I am. Its 8pm with no run in. I … [Read more]
mindfulness, disappointment and stymied motivation
For nearly the past week, I have not been running. I got into a pattern with my running buddy where we would meet and she would determine the route and I would simply follow her. She is amazing because we never ran the same route twice. She always … [Read more]
mindfulness, moving forward, patience and gratitude
Today I was able to meet with my dissertation chair and present her my PowerPoint dissertation proposal defense which I will present to the rest of my committee on the 3rd of June. She made suggestions which I implemented. I am sharing the pdf … [Read more]
mindfulness and time
Today is Memorial Day! I've been at my PhD studies for 6 years. I finished my first 3 chapters of my dissertation and am loading it here. Final proposal 5-14-2020 clean It represents so much work and a lot of time. A year ago I had my pilot study … [Read more]
mindfulness, sleep and nutrition
Last night I did not sleep well.I woke up at 1 and then 2 and then had a fitful rest of the night. Sleep is the basis of any training program for the athlete. Once sleep is compromised, the rest of the program will be effected. I have been trying to … [Read more]
mindfulness and Reiki for the runner
Yesterday I choose to explore Reiki with my injured running buddy and running coach. I went out on my back porch and was alone with nature. I went through the experience I had been exposed to in my Reiki training and offered up an intent where my … [Read more]
mindfulness, meditation, and flow
Practice on a regular, consistent basis makes the runner better. Mindfulness comes into play when the runner experiences the state of flow. Meditation could be part of the regular, consistent practice helping to make the runner better. Flow comes … [Read more]