Tag Archives: writing
Three Traits of ‘The Best’: Be it in business or running
I’m a runner, but to pay the bills I’m a writer. In doing some reading for work I came across an article highlighting a few of the traits that the author felt made Steve Jobs the incredible innovator that he … Continue reading
Filed under facing fears, goals, motivation, running, writing
The Leg That Looked Like a Fish: When muscle weaknesses cause inefficiencies in your running
When I run my right leg has this really weird tendency to kick-back behind me, it’s a sort of quasi-knock-knee flail that looks like a fish washed up on shore and is trying to flip back to sea. Sounds really … Continue reading
A Runner’s Fairy Tales: Little Garmerella
Sit for a spell and let me tell you the story of quite the fast runner. Her name was Zoe and there was nothing she enjoyed more than running, and running fast. She was a chicking machine, and loved running … Continue reading
Runners Going Gluten Free: Could making the switch work for you?
Running on a gluten free diet may seem like more work than structuring your training regime. Though there are no shortage of runners ditching the gluten and raving that they are far better for it. Admittedly some were ‘forced’ into … Continue reading
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The Moment of Truth: The watch tells no lies
The watch tells no lies. There is that moment, Less than a moment even. The split second that hangs in the balance Between crossing the line and looking to the teller of no lies. Baited breathe, you hope for good … Continue reading
Are You My Lefty? — The quest for the left to my right running shoe
There once was a little running shoe, no not one of those dorky Vibrams, an actual running shoe and he felt a little lost. It wasn’t so much that he felt confused about who he was, he knew he was … Continue reading
A Bird’s Take on the Olympic Games…
London, England A Tree Just Outside the Olympic Stadium A mamma bird and a pappa bird sit in their nest. “Move over, Hal, your wing is in my side,” chirped an annoyed Lydia. “Sorry, Dear,” a belittled Hal answered as … Continue reading
A Tribute to Kikko and a Confession
It’s so easy to take people for granted, that they will always be there. This applies to pets too. Dogs have a way of working their way into a family I think that is unlike other pets…though this is admittedly … Continue reading
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Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!