Tag Archives: motivation

Runfession: Reality, motivation, and virtual challenges

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Jane Fritz

A fellow blogger who first introduced me to the term “runfession” recently posted a new runfession of her own after many months, which inspired me to follow suit. Thanks, Irma! Fifteen months ago (I just looked it up), I runfessed … Continue reading →

Posted in Just wondering, Running | Tagged aging, Conqueror Challenge, exercise, Italy, motivation, motivators, older runners, runfession, running, St Francis Way, staying active, virtual challenges, virtual races | 28 Comments

Paying tribute to Canada’s greatest hero in the time of COVID

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Jane Fritz

Most Canadians see Terry Fox as symbolizing the very best of our country. At various times he has been voted the greatest sports hero, Canada’s greatest hero, the most popular Canadian, and the #2 Greatest Canadian (second to Tommy Douglas, … Continue reading →

Posted in Life stories, Running | Tagged 40th anniversary, Canada, Canadian hero, cancer research, COVID, inspiration, motivation, Terry Fox, Terry Fox Run, virual run | 12 Comments

Highlighting Women in IT on International Women’s Day

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Jane Fritz

International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. Since it falls on Sunday this year, why not celebrate for the entire weekend! International Women’s Day has a surprisingly long history. The first Women’s Day was organized in New … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Leadership, Women | Tagged Ada Lovelace, advocacy, Barbara Wasson, Beatrice Worsley, Carolyn Watters, ENIAC women, Grace Hopper, Hidden Figures, inspiration, International Women's Day, Maria Klawe, motivation, STEM, technology, UNB, University of New Brunswick, women in IT, Xia Peisu | 14 Comments

New Year’s reflections and resolutions, 2020 version

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Jane Fritz

I seem to be getting quite a few hits on last year’s New Year’s reflections during these days leading up to the New Year, so I thought I’d better offer a more up-to-date version. How did I do with these … Continue reading →

Posted in Life stories, Quilting | Tagged blogging, Children's stories, families, friendship, inspiration, motivation, New Year's, New Year's resolutions, quilting, running, writing | 8 Comments

A new project finally begins

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Jane Fritz

A new project means different things to different people. It could mean starting a new woodworking project, a new writing project, a new painting, a new garden plot, or maybe a new venture altogether, like beekeeping. Whatever you feel passionate … Continue reading →

Posted in Quilting | Tagged blogging, Creativity, family, goals, happiness, history, inspiration, motivation, quilting, quilts | 27 Comments

Runfessions: Time to hang up the sneakers

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Jane Fritz

In August I was full of both resolve and expectation. True, it hurt when I walked, but hardly at all when I ran. I committed to a few 5K and 10K races, and had 10 wonderful weeks this past summer … Continue reading →

Posted in Running | Tagged aging, family, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, overuse injuries, perseverance, running, training, travel | 39 Comments

What do singing and baseball have in common?

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Jane Fritz

If anyone had asked me that question a few weeks ago I just would have laughed. I love singing and I enjoy watching baseball on TV, but having anything in common, yeah, right! Until I attended a weekend choral workshop … Continue reading →

Posted in Just wondering | Tagged baseball, choral workshops, Creativity, goals, golf, motivation, professionalism, singing, sports, Yogi Berra | 11 Comments

Pressure is a privilege – really?

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Jane Fritz

We have just finished spending more time than I should admit watching one of the best US Tennis Opens ever. The quality of the tennis and the remarkable level of the young emerging tennis players was something to behold. Energy, … Continue reading →