Tag Archives: running

Running Through Hope

Posted on February 15, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I love snow. I love it more now that my son is old enough to shovel. I hate shoveling. But snow, I love the snow. One of my favoritest (yes, I made that up) moments in life is running in … Continue reading →

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Heart of a Honey Badger

Posted on May 7, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

A few years ago, I was running 40-50 miles a week, had several race bibs, and even placed first in my age division in a 5K (total fluke–there were literally only 2 other women in my age group); And yet … Continue reading →

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Running and the Art of Living

Posted on April 4, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I started running for weight loss. I continued running for stress relief and meditation. It made me feel alive. Now, I run for life. I’ve come to realize running is life. Everything about running can be said about life. Here’s some … Continue reading →

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10 Miles of Grey

Posted on March 15, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Timing is everything. And in the end, it’s nothing. In this case, timing was perfect when yesterday, a friend read my last blog post on my ambivalence (the absolute Blacks and Whites, and the nebulous Greys) with my upcoming races, … Continue reading →

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I’m Not an Addict (Maybe That’s a Lie)

Posted on February 8, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Hi, I’m S….and I’m a runner. There. I said it. I’ve come to realize running is a bona fide addiction for me. I realized this on my run this morning. I planned on a short 3 or 4 mile run … Continue reading →

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Run Like a Girl

Posted on October 21, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

My 7-year-old daughter, we’ll call her La Chica, ran a 5K over the weekend. When I say ran, I specifically mean sprint, shuffle, scream, skip, scream, jog, scream, skip, scream, hobble, jog, scream. And when I say sprint, shuffle, jog, … Continue reading →

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Little Miss Stubborn

Posted on September 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Holy shit, I’m a slow learner (NOT stubborn!). Shocker, I know. I went to see an acupuncturist today for my lower back pain and my historically horrible knees. I used to see a crazy acupuncturist who swore she could heal … Continue reading →

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Expect Delays/Detours

Posted on April 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

“Foot Race. Expect Delays/Detours”  This sign is posted all over town. It’s to warn people of the race this weekend that I am registered for, and cannot run. I’ve seen this sign for days now, and it’s made me sad looking … Continue reading →

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I Did It My Way…

Posted on March 24, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

This past weekend I was allowed to do a trial run after a strict 20 day moratorium on any running. I have been rehabbing a pinched nerve that brought tears streaming down my face (literally) when I ran. (I also … Continue reading →

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Liquor? But I Didn’t Even Know Her!

Posted on February 2, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I hate it when drivers stop me and ask for directions when I’m running. So I always give them directions to the nearest liquor store. I hope they’re pleasantly surprised when they get there. Because personally, finding myself in front … Continue reading →

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