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  • You and the Road

    Good morning RWC!

    Join us tomorrow 10/14/22 for our writing group from 11-11:30 am (EST). All are welcome. We meet on zoom for 30 minutes to write together. The link is below.

    You and the Road

    Lace-up your sneakers
    No responsibility
    You and the road, free
    Runner Writer
    There once was a runner writer
    Who thought her poems made running brighter
    To rhyme was such fun
    Silly laughs each run
    Her pen, sneakers made life lighter

    Have an amazing Thursday! Thank you for reading or listening in.



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    2 min
  • Running Is...

    Running is solitude

    Running is space
    Running is breathe, relax
    Keep my pace.
    Running is to fly
    Running is free
    Running is uphill and down
    A time to be me.
    Running is explore
    Running is release
    Running is meditative
    Settle in and be.
    Running is conversation
    Running is play
    Running is joy and love
    Fresh air, yay!

    RWC Writing Group meets tomorrow on zoom 10/7 from 1-1:30 pm (EST)



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    2 min
  • Autumn Tunnel

    Good morning RWC! A quick reminder that we will meet on Friday from 11-11:30 am (EST) for the writing group over zoom. All are welcome. I hope to see you there. Here is the link to join us.

    A tunnel of color

    on her right and left
    She hears the rustling of leaves
    the sound of her breath
    The autumn season she loves
    A great time to run
    Enjoying the miles
    before the season is done
    She knows winter will come
    Embracing the change
    The squeaky of the white ground
    Leaves for snow exchange

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    2 min
  • Welcome Autumn

    WELCOME AUTUMN

    Red, orange
    yellow stride
    The chase is on—
    Autumn arrives.
    Swirling color
    leads the way
    Maple leaves running
    Wind sways
    Feet follow ahead
    to catch
    a Spark ignites
    Fall feeling the best
    Run in color
    Come to play
    Joy on the path
    Seize the day.

    Here is the link for tomorrow’s writing group on zoom. We hope you can join us from 1-1:30 pm (EST). All are welcome- no requirements.



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    1 min
  • Words

    WORDS

    On the road is when the words blow in
    Bouncing around with every stride
    The miles alive—her guide
    Run on sentences with every turn
    Phrases fill her head
    Do they matter?
    There's so much chatter
    A thought or two will do
    She dashes home
    Grabs a pen
    Sweat drips splatters the page
    Empty your mind
    Her hand races from side to side
    Words keep coming
    On the page
    In hopes, they do engage
    To spread love and encouragement is the goal
    She pushes through the hesitation
    Dreams the words inspire,
    bring resonation.
    For tomorrow a new day, a new run
    And more words to come



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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    1 min
  • 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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    2 min
  • 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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    2 min

About Run to Write

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