Category Archives: Running

Something new: Heidi’s words on paper

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

The September 2012 issue of The Phoenix, the official publication of the United Ostomy Associations of America, features a new column called Ostomy Outdoors. It is authored by none other than Heidi, who shares a bit about her post-surgery trail … Continue reading →

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No Slowing Down for My Ostomy

Posted on July 1, 2012 by

Here are some clues that my schedule has become crazy busy lately: This morning I tried to brush my teeth and put my socks on at the same time. It didn’t go well. Dust bunnies are currently breeding out of … Continue reading →

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Trading disappointment for delight at the Bolder Boulder 10K

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Disappointment is one of the emotions I have the hardest time dealing with. As I was standing at the start line of the Bolder Boulder 10K on Monday waiting for the gun to go off, I wasn’t sure how to … Continue reading →

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Let the races begin!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Last Sunday I went with Doug and his dad to run the Journey Quest 5k in Fort Collins, a fundraiser for the Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation (SJBIF). The organization provides programs that help people with acquired brain injuries regain … Continue reading →

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A run to Horsetooth Rock: a day of ups and downs (feat. new video)

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

When I got out of the car and looked at the trail slicing across the hillside, I was intimidated. It started out steep right from the start, and I knew it wouldn’t ease up until it reached the summit of … Continue reading →

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Running ahead of osteopenia

Posted on December 22, 2011 by

Realizing that today is the Winter Solstice and has the shortest daylight period of the year, it is a fitting time to write about my recent nighttime jogging adventures with Doug. Just about every evening after work, we have strapped … Continue reading →

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All seems well surrounding my stoma

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

I am relieved to report that when I woke up this morning, the pain I was experiencing around my stoma yesterday was gone. As it was my appliance changing day, I showered without my pouch and wafer on and palpated … Continue reading →

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When to be patient? When to push?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

It is obvious when reading my blog that I am happy with my ostomy and super thankful for the surgery. However, there are still days on which the fears capture me. This morning when I woke up, my abdomen was … Continue reading →

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From keeping track of BMs to logging the running miles

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Snow is soon to fly in the mountains, and my peak ascending opportunities are going to be more limited for a while. I have turned my attention to getting back into running, something I have been neglecting while preparing for … Continue reading →

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Back to Biking and Running (feat. new video)

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

Today was Bike to Work Day in Denver. I work up in the foothills, and my daily commute is 26 miles round-trip with roughly 2000 feet of elevation gain. Though I did successfully complete this lengthy excursion for this event … Continue reading →

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