Monthly Archives: February 2011

Is there anything more motivating than measurable progress? Whether it’s a faster 5K or a new distance PR, progress proves that our hard work, previously an exercise in faith, is paying off. This week, I’m motivated by progress. That’s both … Continue reading →

I recently wrote a story for an upcoming issue of Bethesda Magazine about a young boy who has beaten all the odds after being born three and a half months premature. He still has a bevy of developmental delays, and … Continue reading →

I’m not totally over the crankiness and impatience described in my last post. I am still sick of limping, sick of leg lifts, sick of going to a snowy mountain and being unable to ski on it, and sick of … Continue reading →

One nice thing about hanging around a bunch of ski patrollers while you’re nursing a recently-reconstructed ACL: There’s no shortage of experience with this exact injury. In fact, of the eight patrollers hanging out in patrol headquarters last weekend, seven … Continue reading →

As I eased my sweat-soaked, exhausted body off the StairMaster at physical therapy on Wednesday morning, I was aware of a roomful of eyes on me. I gulped a swig of water from my little purple Nalgene bottle and mopped … Continue reading →

Saturday marked my third post-ACL-tear, day at Whitetail. I have not skimped on details about why these days are heartbreaking, and this past weekend was no exception. I usually recoup during a relaxed Sunday morning with Steve, but this Sunday, … Continue reading →

If you didn’t know better, you’d think I was carrying a dog’s chew toy around in my purse. I do, in fact, travel with a blue rubber ring that looks more like a distraction for a slobbering, furry friend than … Continue reading →

I’ve been whining a lot lately, so I’d like to use this post to voice some gratitude. Two weeks ago, on Jan. 28, I had surgery to repair an ACL tear. Just five days later, before the SteriStrips had even … Continue reading →

I have a new theme song. I’d been listening to a playlist composed mostly of music from Warren Miller ski movies. Ever since my ACL tear and surgery to repair it, that playlist has taken on a depressing undertone, given … Continue reading →

I have discovered the No. 1 factor that motivates me to hit the pool and swim: Injury that prevents me from participating in my other favorite activities. I’m itching to get to the pool right now, but it’s mostly because, … Continue reading →