2024 Denver Colfax Marathon Race Report
Oooo, the Denver Colfax Marathon. What a doozy. Let me give you the highlights then you can really get into the nitty gritty if you want! RESULTS I finished in 5:48:59 – my slowest marathon time to date (this was my 11th marathon). When I signed up for this race...
Reality Slap
I’ve received two cards that look like this now – with a big 4-0 on them! What the heck?! Ha ha ha, I kid, I kid. I’m well aware I’m turning 40 next week. I mean, I treated myself to a whole freaking European vacation for it earlier this year!...
Random Thoughts Thursday 454 Part 2
I have to share a feel good story before I get into the whiny stuff. I sent a package to Katja and she sent me thanks, a voice memo thanks from her daughter, and cute photos of the kids with the things I sent. Then she told me my timing was absolutely perfect –...
Random Thoughts Thursday 450
Good news! We paid off my car! Fingers crossed nothing happens to it so we can enjoy NOT making a monthly car payment for as long as possible. We noticed Khaleesi had a sore on her mouth Monday last week, and were keeping an eye on it. By Thursday it had gotten bigger...
Hi! I’m Kim, a 40-something-year-old living in northeastern Illinois with my husband Steven, and our cats, Khaleesi, Apollo, Starbuck, and Eddard aka Ned. My current main hobbies are running, painting rocks, reading, and eating. I follow a vegan lifestyle and am employed by the federal government. I write about a variety of topics and consider this a “life” blog – a place I can share anything that’s on my mind. Please visit the “About” page to get a better idea of who I am! 🙂