Runnerchica’s Beginnings

Seven years ago, I did a marathon with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society- a Team in Training Event. It was an amazing experience that introduced me to a whole new group of wonderful people, all working together for a common cause. This was the springboard for many great times- while running and not running- and it introduced me to the people who are now my friends (and husband!).

So, why runnerchica?  Originally, I wanted to use “runnergirl.” However, that one was already taken- so, I went with the next best thing in runnerchica. 

A little bit about my background. I teach English as a Second Language to elementary and middle school kids.  It’s a great job, but, like any job, it’s good to have an outlet at the end of the day. I’ve found that running is a great way to reduce stress and also help me reconnect with myself.  

More importantly, I am married to a fabulous guy (I actually met him while running!) who has two great kids. I love spending time with them, and my family and friends.

When I’m not running, teaching, or spending time with my family and friends, I love to write.  I run and write because both help me make sense of the world.  As I write, I realize that the things that I experience… aren’t that unique. Life is a big mystery to all of us, and experiencing this mystery and sharing it with others is how we start to make more sense of it.

I hope that some of my writing reaches you and maybe sheds light on something in your life. Or, I hope it just makes you feel  and gives you a little break from the real world.

If you like what you see on runnerchica, I invite you to check out some of my other writing.  My book, The Great Search, is available on amazon.com (for your Kindle or iPad,pod,phone) or in paper form at blurb.com.  Please feel free to check it out! 

Bottom line- I hope there’s something for everyone at imrunnerchica.com.

To email runnerchica…

read@imrunnerchica.com

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