Special Run to Write Today: Listen to Delaney and Brindsley's stories from their adventures of Cobweb Christmas by Shirley Climo. Enjoy!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Thank you for being here and contributing to this community. It’s a true delight to get your messages each week.

I’m very grateful,

Julie

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A short story on hope then head over to the Run to Write Community and join the conversation.

What helps you pause in the hurry of each day?

Friends outside the area: I’d love to help you gift MILES of MEANING! I’m happy to gift wrap with free shipping in the USA. Just reply to this email with the recipient’s address and how you’d like the book personalized.

Thank you so much,

Julie

P.S. We meet on Monday to write on Zoom at 11 am (EST). See you soon.

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Silent & Light : poem out loud inspired by this week's winter runs.

🎉 Mark your calendars! This Friday, 12/5, from 6-8 pm, I’ll be at Ink & Paper Bookstore signing copies of MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher!

Come grab your copy, hear the story behind the journey, and get it personalized. Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? This book is perfect for the dreamer, the runner, or anyone who needs a reminder that they’re capable of more than they think.

See you Friday—can’t wait to celebrate with you! 📚✨

Looking for a holiday gift? I would love to personalize, wrap, and ship MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher to your loved one. Head over to Run to Write on Substack and send me a message.

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Today is Thanksgiving in the States, and I wanted to take a moment to pause and thank you for being here with me. I can’t thank you enough for reading, sharing, and commenting each Monday and Thursday. We have a great community.

May this poem be a gift from me to you. Keep moving and writing.

With gratitude,

Julie

Poem out loud: Grateful

I invite you to write down one or two sentences about what you’re grateful for.

Please feel free to share with someone you’re grateful for.

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This poem appears in MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher. For those lining up this Saturday, I’m excited to cheer you on. Go! Go! Go!

Lace Up (a poem)

Upcoming in-person gatherings:

Join us on Thanksgiving morning to move together! We will meet at 9 am at The Canal Landing Park in Fayetteville, NY. Address: 120 Limestone Plaza, Fayetteville, NY 13066. Parking lot available. No fee.

Reply to this email if you can make it. I’ll plan to bring some yummy pumpkin treats.

Our next Move. Write. Connect. 6-session series begins January 21. For more details and to register, go to runtowritedotcom

Online Monday gathering:

Zoom write together is back on Monday, 11/24/25, at 11 am (EST). The link will be posted on Monday. Please join us. :)

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The Call : Today's poem from MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher.

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Listen to part 4 (the end) of the Morgan Hill Forest Marathon Series. Thank you for being here.

Do you notice the stories you tell yourself? How do you shift them when they’re not serving you?

Join the conversation over on Substack.

Have a great Thursday and keep moving,

Julie

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Part 3 of a 4 part series: Morgan Hill Forest Marathon.

The link for Monday’s writing community at 11 am (EST)

Halloween Edition of the Move. Write. Connect. Group! It was the perfect way to end the fall session. Thank you so much for creating with me, and I look forward to our next group in Winter 2026! Stay tuned for more details.

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Hey all!

If you missed part one of this series, and want to catch up, listen or read here

Now to part two: trail running on a throbbing ankle.

To buy your copy of MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher, click here.

Please send me your questions on running, writing, or my latest book, MILES of MEANING, to share on an upcoming podcast.

Thank you,

Julie

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This is Part 1 of a 3-4 series on The Morgan Hill Forest Marathon.

Enjoy.

You can head to Run to Write on Substack to join our community and conversation.

This race was dedicated to my latest book: MILES of MEANING: from Doubter to JFK 50 Mile Finisher.

Thank you for being here with me,

Julie

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