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DC Running Tour and a Lesson in Making Choices
E.A.Fife
I am on a four month temporary assignment in Washington DC. I did a short work trip earlier in the year, my first time in DC, but didn’t get a chance to see much. Being in this city is quite amazing. Of course I wanted to see the sites, but I don’t like the crowds…
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I Skipped a Race…Why it was the Best Decision I Could Have Made
E.A.Fife
A little over a month ago on April 22, 2018, I was registered to run the Dam Run 40K.  I signed up for this race shortly after my Antelope Canyon 50 mile finish, excited for my next running adventure. Life had different plans however.  My hubby’s school schedule and workload got out of control. This…
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Becoming an Ultra Runner Started with the Courage to Face My Fears
E.A.Fife
I recently ran 50 miles for the time at the Antelope Canyon Ultra Marathon. It was an amazing accomplishment and I am immensely proud of myself. As I reflect on this latest accomplish, I can’t help but turn back time to the first time I ran 4 miles where the dreams of being a long…
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Antelope Canyon: 50 Miles to Find Myself
E.A.Fife
FAIR WARNING _ THIS IS A LONG ONE!!! But I didn’t have the heart to break it into two parts. It just couldn’t be done. On February 24, 2018, I woke up in Page, Arizona to freezing cold temperatures. I desperately wanted to stay in my sleeping bag and skip the race. I wanted some…
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Every Run Needs a Purpose
E.A.Fife
Running is a powerful tool in coping with depression and really just life in general. Â The physical activity relieves stress while releasing endorphins that elevate the mood. Â Many of the runs I do have the sole purpose of giving me release from the chains of depression. Â Runs all need a purpose. Â Some days it…