It was a good day.
<Editor’s Note: This is a long and rambly blog post. I’m apologizing in advance! It took me awhile to formulate my thoughts for this one for some reason. But I promise (hope) it’ll be worth you...
View Article26.2: recommitted
Yesterday was the Boston Marathon – an incredible athletic feat that very few ever get to experience with their own two feet. And for me? As a first-time spectator? I’d describe the day quite simply. …...
View ArticleAn honor and a priviledge
After watching the Boston Marathon on Monday, pushing through a few really challenging runs the past few days and prepping for a really busy week at barre n9ne as we kick off a “soft launch” series of...
View ArticleA May(be) plan
Hi, my name is Jessica and I’m a spastic-OMG-must-write-everything-down-and-create-spreadsheets-for-everything planner. Hilarious, right? But seriously — so, so, so true, at least for me. I think this...
View ArticleWhy I run: today.
I’ve talked about this before. Why I run. I even revisted the topic once after that. But after this weekend’s race – my 4th, and best, half marathon – I feel the need to revisit the topic once more....
View ArticleHonest and real
It’s about to get honest and real up in here. I’m having doubts. …about that *little* thing I signed up for on October 7th. The Chicago Marathon. My first full marathon. It’s ironic — and honestly,...
View Article15 miles on a prayer
This morning we ran 15 miles. …on a prayer. You see, I took some very wise, beautiful words of advice from one of the strongest, most wonderful souls I know: Lindsay. She told me that she often would...
View ArticleOn breaking the mold…and making it your own
The one thing that marathon training has taught me — make it your own. Or — as the Dove chocolate wrapper I opened the other night said, ‘break the mold.’ …I don’t know why but I totally dig that...
View ArticleEmbracing simplicity.
Ever since we crossed that finish line in Chicago a few weeks ago, #teamsutera has been spending ample time thinking about how to simplify. It was a big focus of conversation in the Sutera Manor all...
View ArticleTrust His Timing.
In the words of Joel Osteen: Trust His Timing. #teamsutera has been waiting patiently. Hoping and praying for a peek around the corner in our path together — but lately, we’ve been particularly...
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