When the government lifts its ban on going out in one short week, there will still be many barriers to navigate. The sun may be shining, but the world may look just as uninviting to some as a windy Saturday may look to a runner. We may continue to hunker down, stay at home, and wait. Just as I’m learning to face down the wind, we’ll learn to live with our barriers. … More Facing down the wind
I ran my first marathon on April 14 in 4 hours and 13 minutes. I crossed the finish line and burst into tears of joy; I’ve never felt so proud of an accomplishment. Perhaps some people wake up one morning and get the inkling that a marathon might be a fun idea, some might get … More Finishing What I Started: My First Marathon, Beating My Past Self, and Other Personal Stories
I stepped outside and the goosebumps began. I shuffled back and forth a little, jumped a few times and rubbed my arms, ready to begin. The sun barely peeked over the top of the apartment building beside me, and the clouds gathered, wispy and gray overhead. I started running. I ran down my street, rounding … More The Gift of the Sunshine
I ran my first half marathon with my mom. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I trained hard and sweat harder in order to cross that finish line, but, as if that wasn’t enough, paid 150 dollars just to participate in the race. … More EnRICHment: What Would You Pay for the Experience?
I’m running, taking two beats worth of breath into my nose, then slowly blowing it out through my mouth. I close my eyes. I feel the pound of my feet on the pavement, the warm caress of the sun hitting my face, and the cool fall breeze twisting the hairs around my face and delicately … More Show, Don’t Tell: Sensory Impact in Advertising
The Transition Artist 