Community is simply defined as "a social, religious, occupational, or other group sharing common characteristics or interests" (Dictionary.com, n.d.). Running is not just a exercise focused on cardio endurance, but a community. In rekindling my relationship with running this year, I’ve found that there are many facets of duality to our tête-à-tête. I don’t have… Continue reading Running again within a community
Category: Fitness
To run or not to run…
Instead of focusing on the latest Mar blogging hiatus of 2023, I’ll briefly say that it is no coincidence that I finish school (finally) and am struck with inspiration to write a Mini Tale once again! One personal sequela of the COVID pandemic came in the form of changing my running habits. Am I blaming… Continue reading To run or not to run…
Bird Watching and Vacation
The two are not mutually exclusive. Being off from both school and work for 14 days was magical. Talk about a lovely way to mentally and physically reset for the new year! I know that not everyone gets this opportunity, and I am most grateful. Probably the best part was celebrating the end of the… Continue reading Bird Watching and Vacation
Cribbage in the time of Corona
For those of you who may not have been watching the news, the world has been facing and is in the middle of a pandemic. On Sunday I was given the prompt to journal about what this time is like for me because it is, in fact, a historic moment in our lifetimes. Now, I… Continue reading Cribbage in the time of Corona
“Aging”
Yesterday I had a lady date with my nursing school bestie, Erin. It's kind of a tradition we started once we didn't see each other every waking moment of nursing school after she moved back from Cali. These dates aren't always the same. Sometimes we just meet for lunch and sometimes it's also exercise or… Continue reading “Aging”
Mid-Month Majestic Meditations and Merry Musings
Halfway through September and besides feeling that this month and year are whizzing by, I've learned some lessons from my 5K Challenge. I was reminded that as a human being, I have limitations. Can you believe it? How dare I? As a person who has been active for her entire life, being reminded that I… Continue reading Mid-Month Majestic Meditations and Merry Musings
Remember, remember the 5Ks of September
After last year's marathon, I took some time off from running. I thought to myself, "Hey self, take a break. You've earned it." I told myself that I would start training if I got into the marathon the following year via the raffle. When I didn't get into the raffle, I continued to train but… Continue reading Remember, remember the 5Ks of September
26.2 and then who are you?
On November 4th, 2018, I did something I honestly never thought I would do... the NYC marathon. This was an amazing experience! Probably one of the few times I've felt so speechless, where the only way I could convey my feelings were through these confused, unidentifiable tears. Were they driven by happiness at the finish,… Continue reading 26.2 and then who are you?
Mar Tells Mini Tales 