Andi's Movement Towards Change

The new training season has begun! My formal group run training, the Northville Priority Health Run Camp which managed and led by Gazelle Sports Northville  is now underway. We have had a few outdoor runs already, which is something that I had to get re-acclimated to (particularly because I hadn't run in the winter in a very long time). I had forgotten what it was like to run in the bitter cold, with snow and ice blanketing an otherwise drab colored ground. Our first run of the season was in 20-degree weather (with full sun, thankfully). Fortunately, I came prepared with enough layers along with my running spikes (I use Due North Everyday G3 Winter Traction Spikes, which have years and years). I've learned through past, not-so-graceful falls on my tail that slipping on unforeseen ice while running is not the most enjoyable experience. And if anyone would fall due to being a clutz, it would be me. We all began our run, a slow hour-long jog, and I quickly realized that...

Here we are, on a sunny yet bitter cold winter day. It's New Year's Day, 2018. I wanted to get those holiday cards out this year, but just never got to it. The intention is there, it is always there. Why does it seem like the older you get, the faster life passes you by? Looking back on this blog, for example, I posted on a regular basis, and then the posts abruptly ended in 2009. I haven't posted since -- I dropped the ball. Granted, that was a time of rebuilding for me. I had just gone through a painful divorce and wanted to re-focus on my family. Fast forward 9 years, and I can proudly say that I have accomplished my mission. I'm re-focused and blessed. My two beautiful children are growing up fast and make me proud every single day. I have a wonderful new husband who encourages me to be the best that I can be. I'm fortunate to have my health, and I have had the opportunity to participate in some wonderful activities (including regular running meet-ups with f...