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Spreadsheets give me immense satisfaction. I'm baffled how anyone gets anything done without them. Seeing data plotted out so neatly, in nice straight rows and columns makes any task seem possible.  I established my training plan today, and it feels terrific. My Excel document is a tidy, concrete way to hold myself accountable without getting … Continue reading Rows and Columns

Exsiste hic iam. Be here now.  I've loved this phrase for years, to the point where I considered getting a tattoo of it when A) I still spoke Latin, and B) I still thought tattoos were a good idea. Neither of those are true anymore, but it's a mantra I continue to carry with me. It's … Continue reading Exsiste hic iam

A year ago I ran a marathon. Yesterday I ran one mile, and it was hard. Like most parts of life, running goes in waves. At times I'm incredibly disciplined, at times I struggle with motivation. Some days I feel amazing, other days I feel awful. But I keep at it because running keeps me … Continue reading Starting Line