Run to Write

Hello! Just a heads up that there will be another Run to write community meet up June 15th, Wednesday from 11-11:30 EST free on zoom. I hope you can stop in to say hi or write with us.

Now let’s get to the poem of the day. I don’t have a title yet—what comes to mind? After listening or reading share your ideas in the comments. And if you haven’t subscribed yet to Run to Write you can do that now.

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Poem of the Day:

Good morning! We have a guest reader today-Delaney Hughes. She will be sharing one of the poems from Running Into Poetry which is now available in paperback. You can head here to get your copy or send me an email and I will ship you one. Have an awesome day- Bounce on! Now here’s Delaney.

Poem of the Day:

BE THE STREAM

Rolling over rocks

Finds a way around the bend

Pushing through the leaves

Gentle yet mighty

Keeps flowing, continues on

Be the stream, bounce on!

—Be the stream

—Bounce on

Hey! So I’m new to trail running and I’m not sure yet about all the roots. During last Saturday’s run, I didn’t fall but I had plenty of trips and stumbles.

A blessing or a curse? I don’t know yet.

What I do know is the trails are challenging me to slow down and pay attention. Both of which I want to do more of in this season. The blessing, the unexpected gift from the roots on the trail.

How about you? What do you want more of? Share with me in the comments below.

Poem of the Day:

WILD AND FREE

Hey! So glad you’re here. I’m nervous to admit this but I have a poetry book coming out tomorrow! You can buy the kindle version on Amazon HERE or if you’re like me and want the actual book in hand, May 20 will be the day to grab your copy.

Here’s the link again if you want to check it out: Running Into Poetry-An invitation to be present on your path.

Thank you so much for your support and for spreading the word.

Now to the Poem of the Day:

It’s called- well actually I don’t have a title yet.

Help me out…what title would you give this poem? Share in the comments below.

Poem of the Day:

What did you spot on your run?

Listen to the Poem of the Day out loud or read it below.

Poem of the Day:

FIVE MILE WINK

Hey RWC!

In celebration of The Boston Marathon I want to read two poems today.

But First…did you see that finish! WOW! I had goosebumps watching the women's race, they were shoulder to shoulder (literally) most of the 26.2 miles.

It was amazing and what a finish to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the women’s race. Only eight women toed the line 50 years ago, on Monday 12,100! OH YEAH!

Now look at us! Go! Go! Go!

Poems of the Day:

HEARTBREAK HILL

The audio is a recording of the poem of the day- Glowing. Feel free to read or listen.

Hi RWC! This poem I wrote a few days after I ran the 125th Boston Marathon in October 2021. I thought it would be cool to share this poem today to celebrate The Boston Marathon coming up this Monday, April 18!

I’m also running a free promotion on Amazon for my Run to Boston poetry book on kindle. Check it out here and share it with a friend. It’s free until Saturday, April 16.

Good luck Marathoners! You will glow!

Poem of the Day:

GLOWING

Listen now or read below a section of my memoir: My Road-A Runner’s Journey through Persistent Pain to Healing.

My alarm goes off. It’s 4:21 a.m. I’m three months into my training for the Wineglass Marathon. Some days it’s hard to lace up and get out the door. It’s so dark and cold. I want to hide back under the covers. My mind starts.

Maybe I can run later today. My back feels so stiff, maybe I should wait.

My thoughts are already trying to talk me out of it. There goes my mind again. I know the pattern. A pep talk is needed. Managing my mind is becoming a daily practice. I’m getting better at recognizing the thoughts that aren’t serving me, and finding ones that will.

You’ll feel better after moving, you always do. It’s a beautiful morning, let’s go see the stars.

I step out of bed and put on the running clothes that I had laid out the night before. This is a trick I do, the faster I get dressed the less time my mind has to talk me out of it.

See, I’m ready. Time to run.

It’s when I’m pounding the pavement I do my best thinking. It’s quiet, the stars are out; it’s just me and my thoughts. I download the day and what I want to get done. I sing songs and write books in my head. It’s my time, and as a mother of two small children, it’s required time. I recognize if I don’t get up and move, my pain is louder and I’m short with my children. This training isn’t just about Boston, it’s also about motherhood. My children don’t deserve a cranky mother, and I have control over that. When I get out of bed and run or walk, my pain is better. Some days it’s gone! Getting out of bed before they get up is a priority. I’m ready. I can be the mother I want to be. It’s not easy, but training for a marathon is training for life.

Have a great Thursday RWC! Happy running, reading, and writing!

Poem of the Day:

BRIGHT

Poem of the Day:

Mud of Life

We have a guest today on RWC- Brindsley Hughes.

He will be reading the poem Dream from the book Run to Boston.

Enjoy and keep chasing your dreams!

Poem of the Day:

Dream