Category Archives: Running

Choices Matter in the Long Run

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Susan Ekins

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt A few years ago, I signed up for … Continue reading →

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Living with Integrity

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Susan Ekins

“Integrity means that you are the same in public as you are in private.” – Joyce Meyer Recently I realized that if I wanted to have integrity, I needed to watch Season 1 of Downton Abbey. Does that sound strange? … Continue reading →

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Walking the Talk

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“How can you sing of amazing grace and all God’s wonders without using your hands?” – Mahalia Jackson  Thanksgiving Day is over in the United States, and we’ve talked about thankfulness a great deal. But do we act grateful? A … Continue reading →

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Finding Support

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Susan Ekins

“Was it you or I who stumbled first? It does not matter. The one of us who finds the strength to get up first, must help the other.” ― Vera Nazarian We all try to do things on our own … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“Gratitude is the real treasure God wants us to find, because it isn’t the pot of gold but the rainbow that colors our world.”― Richelle E. Goodrich, author This morning I participated in a local Turkey Trot as part of … Continue reading →

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Keep the Faith

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Susan Ekins

“If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.”         – Kathrine Switzer The longest race that I have ever run was 10 miles and took place several years ago. I was in better shape back … Continue reading →

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Entering the Race

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“My doctor told me I would never walk again. My mother told me I would. I believed my mother.”   – Wilma Rudolph, first American woman runner to win three gold medals at a single Olympics In July, I hesitantly entered … Continue reading →

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Women Making Strides

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Susan Ekins

“Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.” – Mary Manin Morrissey Several years ago, I ran with a group of women divided into … Continue reading →

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