Monthly Archives: December 2014

2014: I Got Out There

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Pam Brown

At the end of 2013, I noticed a lot of coaches, counselors and others tell their online audiences to choose a word or phrase that would be their mantra for 2014. An executive coach encouraged me and my colleagues at … Continue reading →

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Motivation Monday: Scott Rigsby

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Pam Brown

Tough is, taking one more breath than you want to.” Scott Rigsby On Christmas Eve I was scheduled to run three miles. I had caffeine the night before, something I hardly ever do, and enjoyed some chemically-induced insomnia. I woke … Continue reading →

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Five Ugly Miles

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Pam Brown

Last week I began training for my first half marathon in two years. I was two weeks late getting started because I twisted my knee during hub’s annual Birthday Bowl. (I’ll add that during the throw that twisted the knee, … Continue reading →

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Septuagenarian Self-Care

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Pam Brown

I’m currently taking an advanced coaching course that involves a lot of self-work. My course mates and I are doing a lot of “onion peeling.” Think of it as my becoming the best me possible so that I can better … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Non-Christmassy Person

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Pam Brown

Originally posted on 482gr8:
I am not a Scrooge. A Scrooge doesn’t want anyone to enjoy Christmas. I want all of you Christmassy folks to knock yourselves out and have the best Christmas ever. But I feel blah about the…

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Peace on Earth, Good Will Towards Men…At Walmart!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Pam Brown

Last week my Facebook friend, Rhonda posted an account of her recent trip to Walmart. I loved it so much I wanted to share it with you. So, with Rhonda’s permission… So, I have a Walmart story… This morning, with … Continue reading →

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Make Someone’s Day. Compliment!

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Pam Brown

One day this week I ran into Aldi’s to buy some poinsettias. As I was walking in I passed a lady who said to me, “You’re dressed really pretty.” While I’ll admit to rocking a fun pair of boots, it … Continue reading →

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The Penguin Retires

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Pam Brown

Note: It’s not Throwback Thursday but I can’t help reposting this one. A few months ago one of my running heroes announced his year-end retirement. He finished his career with the Rock and Roll Marathon Series this weekend. I’m glad … Continue reading →

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Back In The 13.1 Game

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Pam Brown

It’s been two years since my last half marathon. I remember the pain like it was yesterday. Two months after that event, I had surgery to remove some bone spurs that had caused chronic tendonitis. The surgeon also did a … Continue reading →

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My Cyber Monday Event: Work It, Girl!

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Pam Brown

Happy Cyber Monday! I’ve scheduled my next Work It, Girl! group coaching teleclass! This class is designed for the woman who feels “stuck” in a job she no longer loves and wants guidance and support to change her situation. Those … Continue reading →

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