Reflections of a Runner

Life lessons from a lifelong “runner”

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Don’t forget to B.A.R.K.!

I recently started running again at 10 weeks postpartum after taking significant time off during pregnancy and after delivering. While I am THRILLED to be starting back on this journey, it can be quite humbling. In my peak days, I trained for marathons, an Ironman 70.3, ran 40 plus miles a week, and started to
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I run, but I’m not a “runner”.

“I run, but I’m not a runner.” Ever hear yourself saying those words? Yeah, me too. My professional running career ended in 2001. I decided there was too much pressure to keep up with the elites and while I enjoyed the sport, I just did not quite have that “it” factor. It seemed like the
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The Other Side of an Uphill Battle

“The hills are your friends!!” shouted my 7th grade cross country coach. That is the day 13-year-old Holly became an introvert. Mostly kidding…but if the hills are my friends…then I’m fine chillin’ on my own. Friends are supposed to support you, challenge you, and make you feel good…right? Running hills DEFINITELY challenged me, but I
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