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Clark Rose's avatar

No matter the gloom

"Manufacturing Sunshine"

Is the antidote....

Congrats on your muddy tune up race for the Fifty miler this weekend. Do you have the nutrition plan down now? What and where is the race? Why is "MANUFACTURING SUNSHINE" trademarked ?

How far was the first loop that Delaney ran with you?

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning, Clark! I wondered if I needed to write more. :) LOL

The Nutrition plan is down. I'm confident about getting the carbs I need every hour. The 50 mile race is in Ithaca, NY....The Caygua Trails (It's going to be beautiful).

My friend Terri, who writes here on Substack as well, coined that phrase in her book The Focused Fight. You can learn more about her and the inspiration/kindness her family is creating in the world. https://www.territomoff.com/

The loop was 10 miles, with my son Brindsley running 1 loop with me. He had a blast.

Thank you Clark for the great questions and the haiku. :)

I'm thankful to know you and Sharon.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Oops, "Brindsley"....apologies.

Have vacationed in Cayuga... beautiful‼️ Enjoy every mile. Soon we'll be calling you "Courtney" as you run with such joy.

Thanks for all the info...

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Clark! This made my day...Courtney is amazing and humble. I would love to meet her.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Clark, I'll be running for Howard again. I'll need his strength on this course for sure. 10,000 feet of elevation gain.

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Clark Rose's avatar

Howard will be sending you heavenly music to inspire & fuel those last 10 miles. He had a gift for music & created some magnificent compositions....

May your run be filled with the pure joy of being alive. Please keep your eyes on the trail and tread carefully....

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I'm so happy to know this about Howard. I will be listening. Thank you so much Clark. I can't wait to see all the waterfalls.

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Monica Aungier's avatar

Great to hear about your Highland Forest run! Best to you in Ithaca!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much Monica! We hope to see you again in June if it works for your schedule. I hope you're having a great weekend.

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Renate Jacobsohn's avatar

Thank you Julie. Lovely. see you soon. Nice weekend

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Yes, see you soon Renate! Have a fantastic weekend, and thank you for being here. :)

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Mary B's avatar

What a great account of your muddy run with your son and others. I loved it, especially the smell of the pine in the damp woods. There's nothing like it, and running in that with your son, well, that IS glorious!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

It truly was glorious, Mary B! I forgot how fun it was to zip and zoom along the trails. :) The mud was splashing everywhere. LOL Thank you for reading and being here. Have a fabulous weekend.

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Mary B's avatar

You, too, Julie! I’m readying an envelope to send your way. :-)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Yippee! I can't wait to see what you created. I can't thank you enough.

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Mary B's avatar

😁 You're so welcome!

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Vineet Mani's avatar

Truly, what a great day to be a runner. I am inspired by your energy, enthusiasm and readiness to stretch the limits of mind, body and soul and your passion is simply matchless. I too am moving in this direction with slow but steady steps and you are one of the strong guiding forces. Keep up the great work.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Vineet,

It's always a pleasure to hear from you and about your latest adventures! Way to stay consistent! Keep going, my friend.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

How kind of you, Julie. Your tone is always positive and inspiring. Thanks a lot! 😊😊

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Absolutely. We need more light in the world.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

And torchbearers like you. 😊

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Amie McGraham's avatar

A bib as a celebration! 💕 this. What about bibs—race or otherwise—as a writing prompt?

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Amie. I love this idea about the writing prompt. Brilliant!

Tell me about a bib that carries significance? Now I'm thinking of my children's baby bibs, which I haven't thought about in years.

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

Mud? This kinda sounds fun

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Yes and LOTS of it. It was super fun. Thanks for reading, Richard. I'm really enjoying your poems in Melancholy MBA.

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

Oh Julie thank you I am honored.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

It's my pleasure, and I enjoy reading poetry...it will help me get better. :)

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Richard Donnelly's avatar

The Good Poems books edited by Garrison Keillor are can't miss anthologies, if you're searching for good poets.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate your recommendation, and I am.

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Jenn Woltjen's avatar

I ran the 20 miler one year and it was muddy! Good luck this weekend!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh, awesome, Jenn! I wonder if it is ever not muddy. LOL

Thank you so much. I can't wait to experience the views and waterfalls. I heard this is the most beautiful 50 mile course on the East Coast. I'm grateful I get to run.

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Claudette Henson's avatar

You are the sunshine 🌞 because you glow with energy and love.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning, Claudette! What a kind thing to say. Thank you so much. I'll be running for

Suzanne T and Julie S. xox

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