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Happy Thursday! Thank you for listening in. A quick reminder we will meet tomorrow 4/21 at 11 am (EST) to write together. Click the button below to join us. A few folks have asked how to grab their copy of my newest book Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission. Or simply reply to this email and I will mail you a copy. Mindset Count down to 26.2 miles— Marathon day Number 11 I’m happy...

Good morning! I was told to stop running when I was in my early twenties. My dream of running The Boston Marathon was crushed by the words “You can’t run.” I’ll never forget it…Listen in to hear more. A quick reminder we are meeting tomorrow at 11 am (EST) on Zoom. Click HERE to join us. Thank you for being here, listening in, and supporting my work. Julie    Poem Out Loud: You Can Run (inspired b...

Today we have a special guest, my daughter Delaney Hughes. She has written a poem that she would like to share. Enjoy! Write together Friday is tomorrow at 11 am (EST) on Zoom. Click HERE to join us. To celebrate national poetry month grab your free PDF copy of Running Into Poetry: An Invitation to be present on your path at Run to Write. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

Thank you so much for being here and supporting my work. In today's episode listen to the poem out loud— Fear Gave up May you choose the path of love over fear today. Where you can find me: Run to Write—Transforming runs to words, one poem at a time Facebook This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substa...

Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission is here! Grab your copy Listen in to the poem out loud— Curious Power Join us tomorrow 3/24 to write together on zoom. We'll meet at 11 am (EST). Click HERE to join us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

Listen in to today's poem out loud— Nothing To Prove You’re invited to: Write Together Fridays —tomorrow 3/17/23, at 11 am (EST) on zoom. Who’s it for — Folks who want dedicated time each week to write. Folks who need accountability to keep their bottom in the chair—to do the thing they said they wanted to do. What’s it for— Write together to support and encourage each other to keep writing, to ke...

Good morning, In today's episode listen in to the poem out loud: Oasis And learn more about Write Together Fridays and how to grab your copy of—Starting Down A Dream: A Mom, A Marathoner, a Mission. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

I’m thrilled to share with you that Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission is published! My children loved the book so much— they wanted to eat it! Now for the Poem Out Loud: Let's Eat Cake... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

Today will be the last sneak peek of Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission because next Thursday it will be out in the world! It’s definitely been a marathon writing this book! But first…a poem out loud: Take a Chance... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

Good morning, I’m so glad to have you listening in. Today I will share a piece from chapter four of my upcoming book Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission. I’m thrilled to let you know the release date for the paperback book is March 1st! If you prefer the kindle version you can pre-order that now on Amazon if you would like. Now to the poem out loud which will lead us into Chapter...

The Scale Three digits consumed my days. I’ll see that number and my life will change. I was sure of it. I’ll be happy, I’ll be fast. I’ll be good enough at last! The number came My eyes were pleased— Yet nothing changed How can this be? The number was an illusion. I had it all wrong. I must unlearn — If I wanted to be healthy, happy, and strong. A piece from Chapter Six—Default Stories of my upco...

Welcome back! I would like to share with you a little of Chapter Five: Thinner Does NOT mean Faster in my next book , Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission. I want to give you a little context—I linked up with Marni Sumbal, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N, owner of Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition. She is a registered dietician with extensive experience in sports nutrition. I had the opportunity...

I’m really excited about my next book and thought it would be fun to share a little over the next few Thursdays. This is a small piece from Chapter Three: Morning Runner: I looked down at my watch— time to pick up the pace. I took a few sips from my water flask and then increased my cadence. Playing with speed today as I alternate my pace from easy to hard, that’s a fartlek. I enjoyed these traini...

Hi! I’m so glad you are here. Welcome to my new subscribers! I’m so glad to have you with us. Every Thursday I read a poem out loud and Fridays are when we gather to write together. I hope you can join us tomorrow 1/13/23 at 11 am (EST). The link is posted below. As I finish the last of my edits for my next book, Staring Down a Dream— A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission —I find myself wanting to write...

Happy Thursday and thank you for joining me. Today’s poem out loud is called Thank you, Sun. Thank you, Sun. I don’t think I say it enough. You made my day on this cold winter morning. You could be tucked behind a fluffy cloud—instead, you’re bold with a glorious glow. My eyes are happy to squint in your presence. You warm my face and ask for nothing in return. You give energy to my weary bones. I...

Good morning! I hope your day is off to a great start. Enjoy. Absolute stillness— Snowflakes hug my eyelashes and the mighty trees. Joy is with me. I pick up the pace, clouds form with each exhale. My arms and legs in sync. Keep going— I say. Peace is with me. Country roads— wordless. The view is enough to find joy and peace. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

Who else could use ten arms? I hope this poem gives you a smile. Have a fantastic day and hope to see you at our writing group tomorrow 11 am (EST). Any questions feel free to reply to this email or in the comments below. Take good care, Julie Another Mother Runner There was a mother of two kids She wanted ten arms like those squids To finish the chores Then be out the doors Oh! What a sight for t...

Why do I run? It’s no mystery It’s great for my health history My heart pumping blood My lungs are working better I get up in the morning like a go-getter My nerves getting a wiggle Thinking about that makes me giggle Even my brain changes too It’s true! My bones getting thicker Muscles getting stronger No wonder why I want to run longer. Some say I’m crazy I know the truth This is why I run How a...

Run for Clarity Dried cornstalk fields on my right Rows of scotch pine to my left, the sky ablaze with pink and red. Room to breathe— no longer trapped with indecision or worry. I keep running the country roads— no hurry. What could be around the bend? A white-tail deer, a red fox, or maybe another runner, like me, seeking mental clarity. Join us for tomorrow’s (12/2) writing group from 11-11:30 a...

A note of gratitude: Thank you for saving space in your inbox for Run to Write. It’s been a privilege over this last year to share my writing with you and to connect. I look forward each week to hearing your stories, comments, and thoughts. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for your kindness. I look forward to our next Friday writing group on Dec. 2nd. at 11 am (EST). Take good care, Julie...

It's Time Head held high, grin wide as the open sky. Feet flapping with the breeze. Body and mind at ease. Dashing with the deer. Soaring with the birds. Delight in the Creator with every turn. Awareness heightens, my heart is full. Are you ready? Double-lace your sneakers, grab a hat, let's go for a run or a walk. It's time you experience that. We write tomorrow! 11-11:30 am (EST) on zoom. Please...

Do you have another title idea? Please let me know in the comments below. Joy & Sneakers I lift the white sneakers one by one from the brown box. The new sneaker smell alerts my feet— “Hooray!”— toes tap with glee “These are not used, yippee!” The bleach-white laces double knotted, and we smile at each other— Let’s go run, I nodded. Feet shout, “Glorious cushion!” Toes laugh, “Look at us wiggle.”...

Good morning RWC! Happy Thursday. We will meet tomorrow on zoom for our writing group from 11-11:30 am (EST). I hope you can join us. Click the link below. Morning Runs Running in the morning a peace, stillness I crave. I could run later I'm certain— yet the morning is my fav. Nothing but nature, my feet hitting the ground. Breathing relaxed, steady, pumping my arms, I feel alive and ready. I'm gr...

Good morning RWC! Before I read the poem out loud, I want to invite you to the writing group tomorrow on zoom. We will be meeting from 11- 11:30 am (EST). All are welcome, running is not a requirement. I hope you can make it. Dream The dream began in 1998 to run The Boston Marathon it was going to be great. I was eager in 2003, yet my body and mind didn't agree. Pain took over, consumed my days. I...

You’re invited  to the writing group this Friday 10/21 on Zoom from 1-1:30 pm (EST). There are no requirements, just click the link to join us, and let’s write together. Can’t wait to see you. Start Again My eyes fixed on the pen My hand hesitant Body heavy in the chair. Write something, anything. I pause—images float to the surface of my mind I want to shove them back down—forget Pick up the pen...