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Tag Archives: Joy
10 Seconds Can Change Everything
I completed my third half Ironman yesterday. It was the end of a busy six weeks of races that included a marathon, 5k, Olympic triathlon, sprint triathlon and yesterday’s Half Ironman. A lot of things didn’t go as planned yesterday … Continue reading
Posted in Active Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Achievement, Active, Blessed, Challenges, Change, Community, Endurance, Friends, Grateful, Improvement, Ironman, Ironman Wisconsin, Joy, Self-Improvement, Strength, Teammates, Triathlon
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Journey to Ironman
Shortly after I woke up this morning the countdown ticked off to only three days left until I hear the cannon fire indicating the start of Ironman WI! It will be the start of my first ever Ironman! I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Active Life, Personal Development, Uncategorized
Tagged Achievement, Active, Challenges, Change, Community, Ironman, Ironman Wisconsin, Joy, Strength, Triathlon
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The Cubs’ World Series Win Beyond the Game
Cubs Win! Cubs Win! Cubs Win the World Series! Unless you have been living under a rock that shouldn’t be news to you. And in case you are wondering, no, I haven’t lost my mind. Before anyone accuses me of … Continue reading
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Tagged Chicago, Chicago Cubs, Courage, faith, Joy, Lessons, Optimism, Possibilities, Respect, Working Together, World Series
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Living with MS – Find Your Joy – Justine’s Story
In life we sometimes find joy in the most unlikely places. For Justine Bemis, it certainly didn’t seem like the physical issues that began in the early 80’s would eventually lead her to a profound change in her entire outlook … Continue reading
Posted in Living with MS, MS Run the US
Tagged Active, Courage, Determination, Exercise, faith, family, God, Joy, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Prayer, running, Strength
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Lessons In Boston and Beyond
I ran today for the first time since tearing my calf muscle in the Boston Marathon almost three and a half weeks ago. I felt an incredible sense of joy and freedom in my run this morning. This morning’s run … Continue reading
Posted in Active Life, MS Run the US, Personal Development
Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Denial, Growth, Injury, Intentional Living, Joy, Lessons, MS, MS Run the US, Multiple Sclerosis, running, Thankfulness
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Drop Your Cape – Believe It Is Safe!
There are many people, myself included, that walk around each day with our guard up. It is common place for many to don an emotional cape of protection akin to that of a super hero. Many people have been hurt … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged Action, Courage, Emotions, Fear, Joy, kindness, Opportunities, Safety, Self-Improvement, Trust
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Blurred Finish
Often in life we set out to do things with high expectations of the results. Many times we are convinced what the final outcome will be and of the path we will take to get there. It is easy to … Continue reading
Posted in Active Life
Tagged #RockandRollMarathon, #SavannahMarathon, Accomplishment, Achievement, Active, Appreciation, Courage, Determination, Disappointment, Dream, Goals, Joy, Passion, running, Strength, Thankfulness, Triumph
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Dream the Impossible – I Dare You!
I wish I had been as adventurous and willing to try new things throughout my life as I have been in recent years. I can’t imagine where I may be today had I done so. That statement may sound a … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Development
Tagged Achievement, Adventurous, Appreciation, Courage, Determination, Dream, Freedom, Goals, Joy, Passion, Strength
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