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Amie McGraham's avatar

I feel every word of this! And your energy!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Amie,

Thank you for reading and your message. :) We're in this together. Glad we're runners.

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Mary B's avatar

Go, Julie! Good for you for writing about your 50-miler! Writing IS a sport - dig deep, shake hands with the hill, set a good pace! I'm cheering you on! The inner critic committee (which is a great idea for an illustration - may I?) can take a hike or a back seat, depending on their energy level. :-)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Oh, I love this, Mary B! "hike or a back seat, depending on their energy level" so good.

Yes I would love to see what you create from this. :) Thank you so much for your encouragement. Remembering, it comes in waves.

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Mary B's avatar

Thanks for the thumbs up on the inner critic committee idea! I also like the idea of wavey encouragement for one of my Post-It Notes, if I may - again - use your words!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

You bet! Thanks, Mary B! I can’t wait to see what you create.

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Literally food for thought and fuel for writing. This is great, Julie. Not only is writing a sport, so is life, with the final miles being some of the hardest, but potentially the most rewarding.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Ruth! Isn't that the truth? Thank you for writing this. I consider my training for ultras as my training for life. :)

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Yes! So many lessons there!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Indeed.

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Renate Jacobsohn's avatar

Thank you. Your content with sport is an excellent paragraph

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you so much, Renate, and so wonderful to see you today. Thank you for writing with us. :)

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Vineet Mani's avatar

How power-inducing & inspiring, Juile. It is indeed an adventurous sport.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

It sure is! Thank you, Vineet, for being here and joining in on the adventure.

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Vineet Mani's avatar

Each time & every time, my friend. It is no less than an addiction. :)

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I hear ya.

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Clark Rose's avatar

You have encouraged me to undertake the writing of a book as well. And since I still have both mind and body intact, I will endure until the end... Thank You Jules‼️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

YAY!! I'm so thrilled to hear this, Clark and I can't wait to read it if you decide to share it with the world. :) GO!GO!GO!

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Clark Rose's avatar

It will truly be an ultra marathon of grit and endurance as I attempt my "moon shot" and attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon at age 80. The book will narrate all that must come together, physically, mentally, philosophically and emotionally for this to happen. I may be the only one interested in reading it. Lol.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

I'm cheering you on!! MANY folks will want to read this. Thank you for your inspiration.

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Clark Rose's avatar

The mind must endure

Just as the ultra body

Keep writing Julia‼️

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

This is brilliant! I'm going to write this down to look at as I keep going. Thank you so much, Clark, for the encouragement!

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Claudette Henson's avatar

Enjoy your writing marathon! We will enjoy reading it all.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Claudette,

Aww..you're the BEST! Thank you for this encouragement.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

It was just brought to my attention that the treat link could not be accessed...it should work now. :) My apologies.

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