Category Archives: sporty stuff

17
Jul, 2006

cool dry breeze

nothing much feels better, after a long, sweaty run, than a cool dry breeze during the last stretch.

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23
Jun, 2006

firefly fields and finely freckled froglings

last night i went on a bike ride. as i was biking along and smiling at all the tiny baby bunnies that sat nibbling clover beside the bike path, i realized how much i enjoy my “summer treadmill.” the winter … Continue reading →

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14
Jun, 2006

bouncing ponytail

i’ve been thinking about cutting my hair short again, but there are a few fun things about longish hair. i like being able to pull it into two ponytails, or twist it into a clip and out of my face, … Continue reading →

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22
May, 2006

no outs!

i played in my first softball game this season tonight and i (for the first time ever) didn’t strike out at bat even once! i even scored a run! woo hoo!

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20
Apr, 2006

the bliss of stillness

when i was riding my bike to choir, the wind was pretty strong in certain places. when it wasn’t strong, the act of me riding a bicycle and pushing myself through air made a sort of a breeze (strong enough … Continue reading →

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28
Mar, 2006

a car-free day

i decided to try to make today car-free for me and i succeeded! i ended up biking a total of 29 miles. after doing the aids ride two years ago, that doesn’t seem like a huge number anymore, but when … Continue reading →

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26
Feb, 2006

oh heavenly day!

last night i fell asleep while reading a book somewhere around 9:00. this is extremely unusual for me and i was pretty sure i was going to wake up around 11:00 and not be able to sleep again until 2:00. … Continue reading →

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23
Jan, 2006

a cold morning run

i love the way that snow on bare tree branches defines the edges of everything, bringing the world into sharper focus. i heard a woodpecker somewhere in the woods–i stopped to listen. icicles formed on my eyelashes.

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18
Dec, 2005

pond hockey!

today i went out to play pond hockey for the first time this season. hooray! this is why i love winter. i got in about an hour of exercise and it felt like playing. i love the feel of moving … Continue reading →

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25
Nov, 2005

luminaries

i started the day off with a “fun run” at the local college. it was only 2 miles long, and i am pleased to say that i finished in just under 20 minutes. woo hoo! what a refreshing start to … Continue reading →

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