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Tag Archives: setting goals
Setting goals to inspire you … or scare you!
Recently I came across a blog post that presents a checklist of some pretty darn thought-provoking tips about setting goals that will really inspire you. It so happens that the focus of this blog, Mark B’s Big Adventures on Average … Continue reading
Posted in Just wondering, Running
Tagged cycling, Everesting, goals, inspiration, quilting, risk, running, setting goals, writing
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I know I keep saying this, but it’s time to start running again
I haven’t blogged about running for a while because, well, I haven’t been running! I’ve been going through a spell where I wasn’t sure I’d be able to again; a few energy and injury issues, an aging body, and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged 7 continents, 7 days, 7 marathons, Chau Smith, goals, inspiration, motivation, old runners, older runners, perseverance, running, setting goals, Triple 7 quest
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Motivation, where are you hiding?
In most of the books and blogs I’ve read about writing, the first piece of advice is “put bum in seat”. In other words, to borrow from Nike, “Just do it”. That’s a bit misleading. You not only have to … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Travel
Tagged Blue Nose race weekend, excuses, Half Marathon, Halifax, inspiration, marathons, motivation, older runners, perseverance, procrastination, running, setting goals, target race, training, Washington DC, writing
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