Finding gratitude in the trenches of crummy runs (and more intentionality)

Find gratitude in bad runs, poor eating, and other health disappointments. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

This week across America families gathered around the table and express gratitude. I love this time, right before the holidays really ramp up. It’s almost as if we take a minute to get our heart right and in a Read more

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Permission to Embrace your Familiar Messy Beautiful

We all know perfect moms don't exist. Why can't we accept imperfect health? Amy Connell, GracedHealth.com

I’m not a perfect mom.  

In fact, that’s just one of the long list of roles at which I’m not superb.  In addition to imperfect mom, here are a few other roles that fit that adjective:

Wife

Sister

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What to do with all those Facebook Ads

If I run on empty, I won't accomplish my goals.

They really suck you in, don’t they?

Those sponsored ads.

The ones that hit me are the second or third post on my Facebook page.  They promise weight loss or increased strength.  Yesterday’s hooked me, giving me the secret Read more

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Train for a Vibrant Life

long term goals in fitness, train for a vibrant life

I don’t care to be the best.  

I’m not even sure I care about how fast I am.

My half marathon training has officially started, and I’m taking the same approach to my running calendar as I am Read more

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