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Monday, May 14, 2012 at 6:09AM | Amy C 
I grew up hearing this quote (as I suspect you might have as well). It’s a good adage, but as I learn more about motivations and decisions, I realize that “trying” isn’t enough.
It can certainly work in the short term:
“I’m trying to work out every day.”
“I’m trying to manage my time better.”
“I’m trying to wake up earlier.”
Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 7:03AM | Amy C 
There are moments in our lives where we make a decision that alters the course of our lives forever.
I call these “defining moments.” For late-blooming athlete, Heather Wilson, she experienced just such a defining moment during a particularly difficult time in her life that permanently altered the trajectory of her future.
What did she do? She signed up for the Honolulu marathon without ever having run a mile in her life.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 12:05PM | Amy C 
Head down to City Park this Saturday morning (May 12) and you’ll find lots of Girls on the Run—Literally.
Girls ages 8 - 13, from 80+ different schools around the Denver-metro area have been busy training the past few months for Saturday’s 5K race.
I’ve been lucky enough to coach one of the teams and watching these girls work hard while having fun has been such an amazing experience.
Monday, May 7, 2012 at 6:04AM | Amy C 
“I want to get stronger before I start climbing again.”
“I’m too stiff... I need to start stretching more before I go to yoga.”
“I need to update the copy on my website before I create that new program.”
I’m totally guilty of that last statement. I realized I’d fallen into the waiting-for-the-perfect-moment trap a couple of weeks ago when I heard this bit of wisdom:
Friday, May 4, 2012 at 12:18PM | Amy C 
One step at a time
The first run is something special.
You remember where you were. What it smelled like. What the air felt like. How freaking hard it was.
Some of us are humbled. Others are invigorated. But I think for all of us, there’s a sense of wonder and awe.
We did it. We ran. It’s something we never thought would happen.
Which might seem so counter-intuitive to those who have always run. Running is natural. We’ve been running since we were kids. Freeze tag. Red Light Green Light. Running was as much a part of our daily lives as homework and negotiating for a later bedtime.
Yet somewhere along the way, some of us decided—or learned—that we weren’t athletes. That running was hard and no longer fun. So we stopped running.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 2:01PM | Amy C 
Apparently April was my month to highlight how little age has to do with things when it comes right down to it. Here are two inspiring stories I found that I think you’ll enjoy:
I’m also working on letting y’all know when cool events are happening. In April, we had National Park Week. Did you take advantage of the free days? What’s coming up in your neck of the woods?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:06AM | Amy C Running has enhanced my life. ~Barb Macklow
When I come upon stories like this, my heart starts racing and I want to jump up and down and shout, "YES!" You guys know I'm a huge advocate for getting outside and finding strength through the outdoors and physical challenges.
As a late-blooming athlete myself, I get so inspired when I see others finding their outdoor passions later in life and continually upping the personal and physical challenge.
Friday, April 20, 2012 at 6:04AM | Amy C 
North Cascades National Park, WA
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live in a postcard? You’ve seen them, right? Pristine valleys, gorgeous scenery and sublime views of the outdoors. These are the pictures that draw you in. That elicit dreams of starlit nights and simpler days.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 6:07AM | Amy C 
Distractions.
I am very sure, in another lifetime, I was crowned Queen of Distractions.
It’s not just online, either. Sure, I’ll be busy writing a blog post and see the little red circle over my mail application and have to go check my email.
Which leads me to responding to something someone has requested. Which will remind me of an article I’d wanted to read. Which, halfway through, I decide I have to tell others about, so go to twitter and Facebook to share it, and then I’ve gone and disappeared down the rabbit hole.