Penny Thoughtful: All Things Books and Running
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Education and Race
It should come as no surprise to anyone that education holds a special place in my heart. From my youngest years, I knew I wanted to become a teacher. That journey took quite a few twists and turns before I got to the point where I have arrived now. part of that journey, my three…
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GVART1000k Week 6 – All the Miles
Monday, 73 minutes, 7.70 miles (1.61 miles walking)I felt excited to get back at the longer, regular run after a slight cut back last week. Of course, I sweat a tremendous amount, the usual for this time of year for me. We also had someone shout at us as they turned left onto the street…
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Throwback Travelogues: Day 3, City of London, a history lover’s paradise
2020 Jen – This day marked when I first fell in love with London with a little adventure the night before. The night after Windemere was its own adventure. It all started with a lackluster interaction with the hotel receptionist. This gentleman barely spoke to me. He took my credit card and gave me vague…
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Racism
Friday May 29, 2020 lifted the lid and showed the roiling, ugly underbelly of American culture and the still endemic system of racism woven deeply into the bones of this country. In a text to a fellow social studies teacher, I stated that we had reached a low water mark. I could not believe what…
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GVART1000k Week 5 – Stepping Back
I did not intend to step back. I wondered if it might happen since Monday through Thursday I worked from 8-4 at school helping with supply drop off, end of the year stuff. That physical drain from staying outside all day in the heat combined with the emotional and mental drain from current events meant…
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Silent Reflection
Although I have posts already written, this week I am taking a break from new content. These past few days have weighed heavy on my heart, convicting me and motivating me. Over the next week I want to take time to soak in what I have learned, reflect on my own shortcomings and discern where…
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GVART1000k Week 4 – Settling In and Getting Stronger
Monday, 72 minutes, 7.76 miles (1.26 miles walking)While my legs felt a bit tired yesterday, they did not feel that way today. They did not exactly feel like they had a “pep” in the step but rather I felt strong on the hills. The hills did not feel easy at all but I felt so…
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Travelogues Throwback – Lake District Beauty – June 7, 2011
2020 Jen – Since travel options have diminished a bit lately, I thought I would go back and revisit some old favorites. I originally posted these recaps on my old blog back around the time of travel, nine years ago. I have made some edits but left most of the pictures and text the same.…
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Planning Through a Pandemic
Many weeks ago I wrote a post about how plans have changed and would probably change even more as the crisis continued. We have reached a point now where many experts predict an extension to this new normal of social distancing. This means that we now have to start planning in this time period because…
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GVART1000k Week 3 – Let’s Make It a Streak
This week marks the first full week of my “streak” challenge. I just got new shoes that make my legs feel incredible! (Most of the aches and complaints likely stem from those really old shoes.) Monday, 70 minutes, 7.67 miles (1.49 miles walking)I ended up on the treadmill (thanks to a ridiculous amount of rain)…
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