Category: Running
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The Rider, The Elephant, and The Path
For every instance of change in our lives, we have to deal with three things: our rational side, our emotional side, and the path in which we eventually choose to embark on. Not every change in our lives is welcomed — most of it is painful but necessary. Take, for instance, my February challenge. I…
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Day 3 and Keeping Tabs On Progress
It doesn’t matter if you’re on a fitness kick, gearing up for a new semester, or trying to save more money from your paycheck. You should be documenting EVERYTHING you’re doing that puts you closer to success. On that note…Hooray! I’ve survived Day 3 of my challenge. I’ve found some great tools to help me…
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21 Days To A New Me (And You)
After a few weeks of feeling mentally energetic but physically demotivated, I’ve decided that it’s time to flip the switch (again). My health and I have a cyclical relationship…I usually don’t really care until I have to, which means I have a health scare or I have some big event I have to physically prepare…
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Do You Really Need a Degree To Succeed in Graphic Design?
In short…kind of. For people who are unfamiliar with the technology and processes of design — from the artistic form to the technical know-how necessary to execute ideas — going to school is one of THE best ways to learn. You have to choose your school carefully though. If you don’t, you run the risk…
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Can Net Neutrality Realistically Exist?
Heated discussions are abound online and off regarding net neutrality. Let’s take a second to actually define net neutrality so that we aren’t operating from errant presuppositions. Net neutrality has been defined as a “buzzword used to describe a principle proposed for users’ access to networks participating in the Internet. The principle advocates no restrictions…
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Achieving Balance
Ahhh, the eternal struggle. How does someone balance all of their obligations and cram 30 hours in a 24 hour day? I stumble and fall but I find that most of my lessons are learned when I get back up. No one likes a frazzled and stressed person! The time has come that I put…
Amara in Training 