Run to Write

By Where Movement & Writing Meet

Welcome to The Run to Write Podcast: Where Movement & Writing Meet.

Listen on Thursdays for a poem or story to energize, inspire, and get you moving & writing.

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September 08, 2022 Believe
Good morning run to write community. A quick reminder—the writing group meets tomorrow.
We meet on zoom for 30 minutes to write together. Please join us—all are welcome. If you have any questions simply hit reply or leave a comment below.
September 9, 1-1:30 pm (EST)
Now to the poem out loud. This poem is from Running Into Poetry: An invitation to be present on your path.
BELIEVE IN YOU
Believe in yourself
It's really that simple
It doesn't need to be complicated
though the whispers linger
Those whispers are musty—
stale and uninspired
An old story on the shelf
Time to let go—said yourself.
Leave it there
Let it collect dust
You get to write a new story
you must—
take the leap
Deep inside you're ready
You know what you're
meant to do
Go for it!
We're cheering for you.
—You can do it.

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September 01, 2022 Many Roads
Good morning RWC!
Listen in or read the poem for today.
MANY ROADS
There are many roads
to travel.
Which one do you take?
One with fewer turns
Well-worn path
No climbs or
mistakes.
Stay small
Keep quiet
Hide your light
Doesn't seem that bad.
Yet—
A feeling was rising
A nudge at your feet
This road boring
your thoughts on repeat.
Curiosity grew
Courage too
Ruckus maker—
You might
Turn around
Change direction
Permission you give
yourself—
Make the climb
You have what you
need inside
Stop the cycle
A choice to make
Great things
are yet to come
Adventure of life
is yours to hum.
Tell me what road will you choose today?

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August 25, 2022 Free
Good morning!
This Thursday I’m thankful for the crescent moon, the groundhog in our backyard teaching me, and the lessons from the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Today’s poem will be read by Delaney Hughes. I’m so grateful she will be reading Free and she turns eight years old today. Happy Birthday, Delaney!
Tell me what are you thankful for?
FREE
I feel secure, free
Wide open spaces
nothing can stop me.
Gain ground on the roads
I feel at home
ready to fly
A bird soaring high.
Forward motion
beats the commotion
Fresh air even if it's cold
I am bold.

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August 18, 2022 Make A Run For It
Good morning Run to Write Community! Thank you to those who came to the writing group yesterday. It was great to see you and write together. If you would like to start a writing practice come write with us. Subscribe to juliebhughes.substack.com to learn when we meet each month. Now to the poem of the day out loud.
MAKE A RUN FOR IT
Darkness thick Right foot follows out into the warm morning. Make a run for it I say Before my mind gets in the way. I can’t wait for her Don’t give her time to catch up her squeaky voice interrupts— Stay in bed It’s too dark out Run another time We’ve had a good run Yet—I’ve retrained my mind Run first Don’t think Clothes laid out Sneakers at the door Run loop ready Slip out Make a run for it My body shouts Clouds hide the stars Where is the moon? I look up into the darkness There she is Good morning Moon. Let’s make a run for it! It will be light soon.

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August 11, 2022 New Sneakers
Happy Thursday!
Today’s poem is inspired by some sneaker shopping. It’s the only shopping for myself that I truly enjoy.
Right now I’m swapping each run between Brooks Glycerin and Saucony Ride.
I’m curious what sneakers are you running in?
NEW SNEAKERS
Two blue boxes
Just for me
Brand new sneakers
Shopping spree
Unmistakable smell
Takes me back
Brand new sneakers
I no longer lack
Cushion & support
Happy feet
Brand new sneakers
Plus the colors are sweet!
Secure, double knot
Fit snug
Brand new sneakers
A giant bear hug
Essential for the miles
Extra pair is a must
Brand new sneakers
Never collect dust
Worn with joy
Reenergize my run
Brand new sneakers
Roads to outrun
The next RWC writing group is TOMORROW from 11-11:30 am (EST) on zoom. Click the button below to join us.

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August 04, 2022 Try Again
Try Again is a poem from Running Into Poetry: An invitation to be present on your path. You can grab a free Kindle version copy on Amazon from August 6th-8th. It would be awesome if you leave a review so other readers can find this book of poetry.
Try Again was inspired by my persistent dream to run The Boston Marathon. It took many years and many try agains to achieve.
I hope this poem inspires you to keep trying.
Thank you so much for being here and now to the poem…
TRY AGAIN
Try again
First
Second
Third time
Try again
And you will find
Lessons learned
Growth, and progress
Failures will happen
It’s all part of the process
Try again
It will happen this time
Press on, pivot
You got this climb
Try again
Trust and believe
You have what it takes
You will succeed!
—Go on, try again…

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July 28, 2022 Let Go
Dirt packed trails beneath
Arms swing, eyes ahead
Pick up the pace
Sneakers firmly laced
Look up
A Hawk!
Wings outstretched
Soars—
Catching the breeze
Glides alongside the trees.
Woodpecker red
Hanging out
Oak tree has acorns
Hello!
I hear her shout.
Breathing the warm air
Relaxes my soul
Blue Jay sings
from above
Let go, Let go.

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July 21, 2022 Human
HUMAN
Run for my bones
Run for my heart
Run for my two
Children so I
Don’t scream & shout.
Run for my mind
Run for my Soul
Run to free myself
When I might lose control.
Run for my body
Run to think clear
Run to write words
To remember each year.
Run to push limits
Run to dig deep
Run to stay present
So I don’t fall asleep.

Run to find joy
Run to find me
Run to keep going
When it’s too hard to see.
Run to just run
Run to just be
Run to be human
God’s gift to me.
Tell me what keeps you lacing up your sneakers?

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July 14, 2022 Dirt Trail
Loop in the woods
Dirt trail beneath
Mighty Oaks
Vibrant Evergreens
Look!
A Hawk
glides the treetops
Wings outstretched
High fiving as
She soars.

Lookup
Swing arms
Look around
Dart the rocks
Eyes spot—
Woodpecker!
Crimson head
Drum, drum, drum
How could I miss
Her teaching as I run—
Open my mind.
Join us tomorrow July 15th to write on zoom 11-11:30 am (EST) click the button above to join us.

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July 07, 2022 Ponytail Sways
Good morning Run to Write Community!
I want to give a shout-out to Felicia for joining us yesterday to write! We had a great time and looking forward to next week’s meet-up. Thank you so much.
Here’s the poem out loud today—PONYTAIL SWAYS read by Delaney Hughes.
PONYTAIL SWAYS
My ponytail sways
Side to side
Eyes ablaze
Enthusiasm for the road
A time, place to let it all go
Both feet are off the ground
Look!
I'm flying now.
Drop the should, would, could
It’s all good!
Let the ponytail sway
It’s my time to play.
How do you feel while running?

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FAQs about Run to Write:

How many episodes does Run to Write have?

The podcast currently has 178 episodes available.