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A Tempo Run I Didn’t Think I Could Do… Until I Did

Today was one of those running days where the mental battle started long before the first step. On my schedule from Runna was a 6‑mile tempo run, and honestly, I’d been stressing about it for days. The paces looked intimidating, and I kept convincing myself I wasn’t ready, wasn’t strong enough, wasn’t quite “there” yet.

But there comes a point where you can’t put it off anymore. So this morning, I bundled up, stepped out into the cool air, and told myself one simple truth: “The worst thing that happens is I get a solid 6‑mile run in.”

With that mindset, I started. One mile at a time. One pace target at a time. And something amazing happened— I hit every single pace.

Every. One.

Somewhere between the steady breathing, the rhythm of my feet, and the crisp morning air, the run shifted from something I feared to something I owned. By the time I finished, I was buzzing with excitement. Not just because I completed the workout, but because I proved to myself that I’m stronger than the doubts I walked out the door with.

Today was a reminder that the hardest part is often just starting. And sometimes, the run you’re most nervous about becomes the one that lights you up the most.

Here’s to showing up, trusting the process, and surprising ourselves along the way.

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Looking Ahead to 2026: A Milestone Year in Motion

There are years you simply live through, and then there are years you step into with intention. For me, 2026 is shaping up to be one of those rare, powerful years—the kind that feels like a turning point long before it even arrives.

This is the year I turn 50. A number that once felt distant and abstract now feels like a badge of honor. Not a finish line, but a marker on a much bigger journey. I’m stepping into this new decade with gratitude, curiosity, and a determination to make it unforgettable.

And what better way to celebrate a milestone birthday than by doing something bold, challenging, and deeply meaningful?

🏃‍♂️ April: Running the London Marathon

In April, I’ll be taking on the London Marathon again, one of the world’s most iconic races. The energy, the crowds, the history woven into every mile—it’s a dream race for so many runners, and I’m thrilled that I will get another chance at it.

Training for London feels symbolic. It’s a reminder that strength isn’t something you lose with age—it’s something you build, nurture, and reclaim. Every run is a step toward that start line, and every mile is a celebration of how far I’ve come.

🐘 June: The Lewa Safari Marathon in Kenya

Just a few months later, in June, I’ll be heading to Kenya to run the Lewa Safari Marathon—a race unlike any other in the world. Set in a wildlife conservancy, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and incredible conservation work, it’s more than a marathon. It’s an experience at 5,500 ft elevation, a hilly dirt terrain and temperatures between 80-90 F.

Running through Lewa will be a privilege: a chance to challenge myself physically while supporting a cause that protects wildlife, communities, and one of the most extraordinary ecosystems on the planet.

✨ Turning 50 With Purpose

If there’s a theme for 2026, it’s this: movement. Forward, upward, inward.

Turning 50 isn’t about slowing down—it’s about leaning in. Leaning into adventure, into health, into experiences that stretch me in the best possible ways. These races aren’t just events on a calendar; they’re milestones in a year that I want to remember for the rest of my life.

So here’s to 2026: a year of big goals, big miles, and big meaning. A year to celebrate where I’ve been, embrace where I am, and run boldly toward everything that’s ahead.

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End of life

This is not an easy subject to deal with and I am struggling to deal with the fact that Cecil is not going to get better. I think back to February when this photo was taken and he was doing so well. He was alert we had a great few days with him.

They found cancer in his bladder just a few months ago and it appears to be back. He wanted to have surgery to remove it, but the doctors have said at 95 years old and with his current health they would not operate. I know it is the right decision, but still hard to face the fact that the end will be here sooner than I think I was ready for. He has good days and bad days… I just hope there are more good days than bad for him.

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