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The Fastest

March 10, 2018 Anne Brock

The first time I stepped outside to run as a form of exercise was the summer of 2004. I didn’t have an iPhone or any GPS device. I don’t know how far I ran or what my pace was. After a few months I developed my first stress fracture. I decided running wasn’t for me.… Continue reading The Fastest

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Explore

January 1, 2018July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

For the first time last year I chose one word to guide me through 2017 – gratitude. I chose that word because I knew I’d need something to balance the grief and pain I was (am) experiencing. I decided to get ahead of that a bit by choosing a word that would force me to… Continue reading Explore

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2017: A Year in Review

December 31, 2017July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

2017. Another tough one. I have thoughts on my hopes for 2018, but before I move forward, I want to look back and reflect on what this year taught me. Side note: This took me three hours to put together! Reviewing my calendar, looking through past blog posts, scrolling through pictures... Although I touch on… Continue reading 2017: A Year in Review

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#12 Recap

November 4, 2017July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

I ran my twelfth half-marathon today. I know, it’s hard for me to believe too! All week I was anxious about the weather. One day it called for storms all morning, the next day nothing. Back and forth all week. It was nerve wracking! I can handle rain, but not in 40 degree weather! Thankfully… Continue reading #12 Recap

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Out of the Ordinary

October 28, 2017 Anne Brock

I’m a routine kind of person. Just a few days into driving to my new job I had a route and I stuck to it. In the morning I know that if I follow my routine I won’t forget anything. When I go on a walk with Denali, if I stick to the routine, I’ll… Continue reading Out of the Ordinary

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Hard Things

October 6, 2017 Anne Brock

Last Saturday I ran a half marathon on a whim. Never in my life did I ever think I’d write a sentence like that, let alone do something like that. But, there you have it. I had thought about signing up for that race about six weeks ago, but decided I wasn’t ready for it… Continue reading Hard Things

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Permission

April 15, 2017April 14, 2017 Anne Brock

Written yesterday afternoon (April 14) Today I gave myself permission to quit. I don’t often quit things. I usually see it (whatever “it” may be) through to the end. Most of the time that works well for me, but sometimes it does not. Sometimes I follow through just because I think I have to, because… Continue reading Permission

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Runner

October 12, 2016July 3, 2022 Anne Brock

I have a hard time using the word “runner” to describe myself. It’s definitely not the first word that comes to mind. If I think about it long enough, I’ll remember it, but that takes awhile – after going through several other adjectives and roles. Recently I was talking to an acquaintance about running. She… Continue reading Runner