Category: Life

A place to chit-chat about other things going on outside of the fitness world

December Monthly Challenge: How Do You Unwind?

Finals week is approaching.  Half of me knows that the semester (and also my Butler career) are coming to a close — I just have to push through!  The other half knows I still have responsibilities that continue to stack up, causing stress.  Therefore I am asking you this month to partake in December’s Monthly …

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Staff Appreciation on This #ThankfulThursday

I could have a never-ending post highlighting all of the people I am thankful for.  However, there has been one person in particular who most certainly stands out.  This person has helped me feel so welcome from Day 1, making me happy to call the HRC home.  Beth Lohman, I appreciate you so much and …

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#ThankfulThursday Monumental Experience

For some time now, I have considered myself a “runner,” but I never thought I would receive the title “marathon runner.”  I have ran a couple of halves but the big 26.2 always seemed so daunting!  However, this summer I really wanted to get back into long-distance running, so I gave a marathon training program …

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November Monthly Challenge: #Thankful Thursdays

Fall is one my most favorite times of year.  I love the trees, the perfect running weather, and of course, pumpkin-flavored everything (look in the archives on October 2013 for some serious pumpkin posts).  All of these things that boost my mood, yet I sometimes still find myself wanting more either from myself or others. …

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FTFW — Going Beyond

Hello Everyone!  I want to take the chance to thank you all for your efforts in regards to FTFW.  I loved seeing the post-it notes and hearing gentle reminders about being kind to ourselves.  However, I want to make sure we can take away what we have learned from this week and apply it beyond …

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