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5 Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Your Running Bestie

Jul 12, 2018Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfitness, reflectionfitness friends, friends, friendships, goodbyes, healingthroughrunning, military life, military spouses, running bestie, running buddies

When I married my husband and became a military spouse, I left behind a whole network of friends and exercise buddies. I was so lost without them. I no longer had my 5am running buddy. Those dark and early mornings were filled with such beautiful conversations about life. With each mile, whatever was stressing us…

Surviving Cancer During Deployment

Jun 25, 2018Strength 4 Spousesfamily, fitness, Guest Post, military life, Personal Development, reflectionbreast cancer, cancer, deployment, healingthroughrunning, resilience, strength, survivor

I was asked to share my story in hopes to connect with fellow military spouses who might be going through a similar situation. Sometimes, all it takes is that extra reassurance that no matter what, You are strong, You are a fighter, and You can do and get through anything that comes your way, even…

5 Life Lessons Learned While Training For and Completing My First Half Marathon

Apr 5, 2018Strength 4 Spouses13 Commentsfitness, Personal Development#inspiration, experiences, faith, half marathon, healingthroughrunning, health, holistic healing, life lessons, military life, perseverence, strength

If you would have asked me a year ago if I would ever think about running a half marathon, I would’ve politely smiled and boldly stated “NO WAY!” Throughout 2013 & 2014, I was pretty competitive in running 5K’s. I even completed the Spartan race in March of 2014. In the summer of 2014, I…