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About renbog

I have opinions and I have passions and I like to write.

Blogging A to Z Challenge — Theme Reveal!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by renbog

This is my third year participating in the Blogging A to Z Challenge. I’ve never had a theme before — this is the first year I’m having a theme! I have decided that all my posts will be about some … Continue reading →

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A Foolish Need

Posted on February 23, 2016 by renbog

I like to think that I am pretty self-aware. That being said, one of the things I know about myself is that I am a people-pleaser and I want people to like me and be happy with me. When they … Continue reading →

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To Train or Not to Train

Posted on January 31, 2016 by renbog

I spent this  morning looking at some half marathon training plans. I am already signed up to run the Chicago Half Marathon in September, but I have been kicking around the idea of running the Chicago Mich Ultra Half in … Continue reading →

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Books Worth Reading

Posted on January 3, 2016 by renbog

As of the end of December 2015, I am no longer a freelance writer for Curriculet. I had the chance to be an independent contractor with them for a year and a half, but now that they can slow down … Continue reading →

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Snow Running — My Observations

Posted on December 30, 2015 by renbog

And hold on to your hats, folks. I’m gonna say something nice about snow. I did my first real run in the snow this morning. Yes, my very first 5K was in the snow, but to be honest, I hardly … Continue reading →

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Year in Review — 2015: Ride the Coaster

Posted on December 27, 2015 by renbog

I am ready to have 2015 in the rear view mirror. While there were so many great things that happened this year, the few lousy things just cast dark shadows over everything. So, in no particular order, I present my … Continue reading →

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We Fear Change

Posted on December 16, 2015 by renbog

Normally, I’m not afraid of change, but there’s a change happening in my life right now that I’m a little nervous about. And I know that many of you will roll your eyes at this, but if you know me, … Continue reading →

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Now You’ve Got My Attention

Posted on December 2, 2015 by renbog

I have spent years in blissful ignorance, in peaceful complacency, in feeble excuses. I remember Lori Dann, so many years ago in Winnetka. Columbine. Northern Illinois University. Fort Hood. Gabby Giffords in Tuscon. Aurora, Colorado, movie theater. Sikh temple in … Continue reading →

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Marathon Musings

Posted on October 12, 2015 by renbog

Yesterday, Jim and I volunteered to work at the Chicago Marathon. It was an interesting experience, so thanks to my friends Larry and Cathy for “roping” us into this. But I had a few thoughts on it. First, my non-running-related … Continue reading →

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Chicago Half Marathon

Posted on September 27, 2015 by renbog

Today I ran my very first half marathon. My official time was 2:56.17; I had said I wanted to run it in 2:59.59, so I beat the goal I had for myself. I am still on a high from this. … Continue reading →

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