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LATEST ARTICLES ( 321 )

• I Reorganized My Clothes Cupboard: with Before and After Pics

  

  It was long overdue: reorganizing my wardrobe. Lately I couldn’t even find anything anymore. Here’s how I did it! Throw everything out of your wardrobe, so you... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running is Boring?

  

  It doesn’t have to be. Sometimes all you have to do is look around you.Dear Geese MoverDuring my last run I came across this written sign. It was standing near ... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• I Feel Super. I Feel Super, and Witty and Gay

  

  The kids are still at home, because in these parts school hasn’t started yet. So this morning I snuck out of the house, while they were still sleeping. And I... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running and Feeling Shaky: How to Avoid It?

  

  Sometimes during a run I’ll suddenly start to feel all weak and shaky. Even though I’ve only run for about twenty minutes.So it can’t be The Wall can it? Usuall... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• What’s in a Sofa?

  

  There are ads I welcome with all my heart. To dash off to the bathroom without missing anything interesting! Having said that, there are some ads that are... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cycling and Running

  

  As a child I had to cycle to school every day. It was a 5 mile trip, and 5 miles back. And I hated it with a vengeance.It was just a way of getting from A to B... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Greet Or Not to Greet. That is the Question.

  

  For a while there, I used to shout out a friendly ‘Hi!’ whenever I encountered another runner.But after getting the silent treatment in return one too many... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• One Order of Superiority Please!

  

  In our family it’s tradition that whoever has a birthday, gets to choose between a visit to McDonalds or going bowling. Usually the kids choose McDonalds. Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running to Your Senses?

  

  In my last post I wrote about running after a bad cold, and how my heart rate monitor was telling me I was nót in the zone. Matilda asked me a very good questio... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Ready Your Body’s Signals, and What Do They Tell You?

  

  After a 7 days hiatus, because a nasty cold had ambushed me, today I ran again.But all was not well! I hadn’t put two steps forward before my body started to... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Hot Nights in the Country

  

  Cheap air conditioner! My husband and I are having some very hot nights! But not in a good way. Our bedroom is in the attic, on the side of the house that... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running in Afghanistan

  

  Natalie Brighton is a Dutch journalist/correspondent. She lived a 1000 days in Afghanistan, while writing for the Dutch news paper De Volkskrant. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Keep Your Germs to Yourself!

  

  I hate catching a cold. But sometimes the germs and viruses sneak into your home like a Trojan horse. In the form of your husband for example! Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running with a Stick

  

  On my weekly long run, which I do on Sundays, I like to run towards a farm where they serve coffee. It’s really nice there, and the service is very friendly.... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Skipping a Run Feels Bad

  

  It’s way too hot.I even felt I had to skip my Tuesday run, because I didn’t think it was wise. But then my whole day felt out of whack! Like I’d gotten out of... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Supermarket Lidl Sells Running Skirts

  

  Lidl running skirtWatch out the Germans are coming!German Discounter Lidl is planning on conquering the USA. You can compare Lidl supermarkets to Aldi... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Double Standards

  We were sitting in an empty classroom. My husband, our eldest son and me. We were waiting for the final results of his exams. In the other class rooms I saw... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Flies

  

  I figured I could quickly squeeze in an reasonably cool evening run, after a very hot day.But I made the mistake of running past a wooded area, and got... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Running by Example

  As a parent it takes a long time for the results of your efforts to become visible.I try to tell myself that if the kids are still in once piece at the end of... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Run for Your Life!

  

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  Posted on 19 July 2013 ATHLETICS, DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION