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About Joanne

I am a retired, 73 year old gal with a passion for family and running, and a penchant to share experiences through pictures and words. I can be a bit of a rambler so grab a cup of coffee, get comfortable, and jog down a path or two with me.

Missouri – State #20

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Joanne

After a blistering schedule of 7 half marathons in 2015, we decided to slow things down a bit for 2016.    Our Missouri trip was planned a respectable 10 weeks after the Georgia race, plenty of time to recover, train and ramp … Continue reading →

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Georgia – State #19

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Joanne

After a four month hiatus, our expectation was that we would be rested, trained and ready to go for our first 2016 states race.   Alas, those four months did not go as planned.    Injuries and serious illness kept us from … Continue reading →

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The Hallelujah Woman

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Joanne

As I entered the last mile of my early morning run, my feet were dragging.   Not because my run had been unusually challenging or long, but more because of what was rattling around in my head.  I had been unusually preoccupied with … Continue reading →

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Rhode Island – State #18

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Joanne

Rhode Island was our first New England state so we approached race weekend with heightened excitement and anticipation.   We had a great crew on board for this race;  Melodie, Kathy, Colleen, Janille, Laurie and yours truly.   We had rented a VRBO home in … Continue reading →

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Wyoming – State #17

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Joanne

Wyoming ended up being the last western state on the schedule for many reasons.   Races scheduled in Wyoming are few and far between, travel logistics tend to be challenging, and all of the races we looked at were at high elevation and extremely hilly.   With … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Joanne

My sister Linda and I hurriedly walked down the sidewalks of Provo, Utah on a blustery afternoon in May, looking for a place to grab a quick bite to eat.  We were in town to be with Dad who was … Continue reading →

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Minnesota – State #16

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Joanne

Author’s note:   I wrote this blog several days before my Dad’s passing on May 15.    My aching heart could not bridge the gap between my grief and the ordinary details of life, so it has sat unpublished in my inbox.   … Continue reading →

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Fear – monster, or helper?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Joanne

You’ll find a lot of chatter on social media about what occupies people’s minds when they run.  It runs the gamut from those who immerse themselves in music, to those who mull over their toughest problems, to those who choose … Continue reading →

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The Little Yellow Rose

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Joanne

Running long provides a lot of time for introspection.     I’ve composed countless stories in my head over the years while pounding the roads, but have rarely taken the time to capture my thoughts and organize them into anything readable.   The story … Continue reading →

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Kentucky – State #15

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Joanne

Our calendars had been marked for this race for a long time.   RunTheBlueGrass Half Marathon and 7 Miler was not only billed as one of the prettiest half marathons in the United States, but the area is a mecca for horse lovers.    However, … Continue reading →

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