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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 a...

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 he...

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 s...

Poem of the Day: Mud of Life Bound up the trail of life Peer around the bend Leap over rocks and roots Your legs in pursuit Zig zag the turns Mud puddles appear How deep is the bottom? Will I get sucked in? My sneakers will get wet! I’m not sure I’m ready yet Questions spin Yet you must keep your pace No time to stop keep on moving Even if you face-plant don’t say you can’t You’re still in the rac...

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 To run the Boston Marathon It was going to be great! I was eager to run in 2003 Yet my body and mind didn’t agree The pain took over It consumed my days I wanted to keep running Yet I couldn’t find a way The shame was rooted deep...

Poem of the Day: Run: Ghazal Poem The road and a pair of sneakers is it run Step out into the cold crisp air commit run Ground beneath, the sky above wide-open, run Space to swing arms, pump legs no time to sit run Longer the distance the more connected, run The mind, body, and heart show up don’t quit, run Runner enjoys the solitude, calm, peace run Miles of road stretched out ahead builds grit r...

Poem of the Day: We Ran Today I ran today Three simple words I ran today My way to shine light Today’s all right Bird song in the air Ponytail sways without a care I ran today My energy is up Coffee in my cup Breakfast varies Oatmeal, banana, and berries I ran today Thankful for my food Blessed with my mood Gratitude for the miles Appreciation and smiles I ran today High five to you If you ran too...

Poem of the Day: Do you run? Is it to prove something To someone Is it to beat someone Or something Is it to escape Do you run? Is it for a certain time? To maintain a pace To log the miles Do you run? Alone on the trail Be with your thoughts Nature to awaken you Solitude Do you run? Yes, I do Run to forget Run to be free Run to let go Run to be me Mind and body Heart and breath I run to connect i...

Delaney and I will be reading a poem together this morning. Enjoy! Poem of the Day: A New Path Hilly climbs surround you Challenges you need to face The only way is up Gulp Do I have what it takes Can I handle this detour? It came out of the blue Do I embrace this new path Or dig my heels in and stew You can do this I hear a voice Yes you have what it takes Accept the road your on One small step I...

The poem today is from chapter eleven, The Comeback , from My Road: A Runner’s Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing. If you haven’t picked up the book and wondering if it’s for you check out some of the reviews here. Have a great Thursday and thank you for listening in. Poem of the Day: Running is my buddy Even when it's muddy Some people think I'm crazy But I wasn't born lazy Running is for...

Happy Thursday! Here is Delaney Hughes reading a poem out loud from Run to Boston: Poems for the Marathoner. Enjoy! AND Take a chance on you! See you at Lunchtime! Link Below for Run to Write Community. Julie Hughes is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Run to Write Community Time: Feb 10, 2022 12:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting here: Run to Write Community Poem...

Happy Thursday! It was great to see some faces at the first Run to Write Community! Thank you so much for showing up and writing with me. I can’t wait to schedule the next one soon! Reminder: You are doing a great job. I love you. Poem of the Day: Run For Coffee Run for coffee That’s how we roll To keep the legs moving Cold wind blows When the air is frozen Our eyelashes too Run for coffee Is our...

Poem of the Day: Magical Pavement Outdoor runs refresh her soul Connected to nature makes her whole Wonder and miracles all around Her feet barely touching the ground Magical pavement A carpet ride Her senses come alive Trees draped with snow Branches outstretched wide Welcome enchanted runner we are your guide Chimney smoke clings the air Pine needles peek out of the snow, stare Winter birds sing...

Poem of the Day: A Will, A Way The wind is fierce As she begins her climb Lean forward, head down Arms pump to get her knees up She shortens her stride The hill is the obstacle She needs to confront No way around it but up You could turn around Begins the conversation Resign to the elevation You don’t need to climb this hill Turn around, aren’t you feeling ill? The thoughts zoom in But she is read...

Poem of the Day: First Bright Spot Light vest flashing bright Hat with a light Reflective vest with phone Flashlight on, I’m in the zone I got all the lights so I glow A 50 minute run in the dark, go! Roads clear though snow is coming No matter, my mind-body humming I’m alert to cars as they pass In and out of driveways fast Gas stations, stop signs Do they even see me shine? A truck speeds out of...

Listen in as Brindsley reads from Run to Boston: Poems for the Marathoner. I hope you find yourself humming today. Poem of the day: Here I Come Boston Marathon here I come Many years to achieve this one I will keep on training My mind is gaining I'm running the roads as I hum This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit j...

I have some help today on this episode. My daughter Delaney reads one of her favorite poems from Run to Boston: Poems for the Marathoner. Do you have a favorite? Share in the comments below. Poem of the Day: Running Moon Hello Moon Good morning to you Hanging high in the big dark sky The clouds have made way For your silver shine What a joy this morning It makes it easier to see It’s my giant ligh...

Here’s an audio file of me reading a few paragraphs in Chapter 16 of My Road: A Runner’s Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing. Hearing things often can bring awareness to something we may have missed on the page. Listen to this again, read this section out loud in your book or to someone else. Write it down in your journal. Where are you seeing bioplasticity work for you? Poem of the Day: I...