Tag Archives: motivation

Distance ~

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jodi

Thank You Equinox Marathon: to all the runners, cheerers, volunteers (this race has the greatest support!) YOU ROCK! I had an amazing time finishing my 5th Equinox Marathon. There is so much about this event that makes it special. The … Continue reading →

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the Walt & Janet Photos

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Jodi

Love it when I go to the Post Office and find something other then bills in the mailbox! And lately that has been happening much more then expected. This is a good thing for you too, because today I am … Continue reading →

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How much fun can you pack into a weekend? Part II – The Run of the Mine

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Jodi

Short recap: Had a long drive down to Chugiak to be fresh for the Iditarod picnic on Sat. Great plan, but; instead I got there and had a wonderful time drinking coffee and talking till the wee hours. Distance mushers … Continue reading →

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How much fun can you pack into a weekend? Part I – The Iditarod Picnic

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jodi

Only a lunatic is thinking about snow in July. Yeah I know; everyone else is thinking about fishing, mowing, canoeing, hiking, and the ever present ‘to do’ list of summer chores. And I am too, but… In reality a part … Continue reading →

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A journey of a thousand miles…

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Jodi

…begins with a single step.  ~Lao-tzu And Ladies and Gentlemen for Dew Claw kennel and others like us preparing for a journey of a thousand miles that fist step is planning & preparation. We are not taking this first step … Continue reading →

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The Joys of the Runner’s High ~

Posted on June 10, 2012 by Jodi

 Or why you should Run Like A Dog Ah the runner’s high, the wonderful reward earned when one runs enough to change the chemical balance in their brains and trigger the pleasure/reward center, thus giving the runner feelings of happiness … Continue reading →

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