Tag Archives: Inspiration

Back in the race with the R-KIDS 5K

Posted on November 25, 2013 by minndixiemom

After running several 5Ks, a 10K, 15K and even a half marathon in 2012, I hadn’t participated in a single race this year. On Saturday, however, I threw caution, fear and insecurity to the wind and laced up for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Running | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mormor and the grown-up tricycle

Posted on August 14, 2013 by minndixiemom

My mom is my inspiration. In faith, family and fitness. And in perseverance. At 79, Mormor (the Norwegian equivalent of grandmother, or mother’s mother) is still healthy in mind and spirit. Unfortunately, neuropathy has robbed her of her ability to exercise as … Continue reading →

Posted in biking, Fitness | Tagged , | 10 Comments

Absent

Posted on March 9, 2013 by minndixiemom

MinnDixie Mom has been absent, at least online. It could appear as if nothing has happened to inspire a fresh post. It’s more likely, however, that I’ve been so busy I haven’t taken the time to recognize, or appreciate, inspiration. … Continue reading →

Posted in biking, Family, Fitness | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Hallelujah! The real estate angels rejoice

Posted on May 11, 2012 by minndixiemom

It was just yesterday, Thursday, that I whined about enduring another day with our humble south Huntsville home on the market. It had been a long 52 days. Days that wore down my patience and threatened my serenity (but significantly … Continue reading →

Posted in Family | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Trigger-happy mom races into trouble

Posted on April 21, 2012 by minndixiemom

I really need to watch my trigger finger. The one that so quickly registered me for the Women’s Half Marathon in Nashville two weeks ago. It was an impulse that struck after working the HudsonAlpha Double Helix Dash 5K Twilight … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Running | Tagged , , | 6 Comments