Twinkle Twinkle lights over New York City.
Phew, I’m home from California, arriving home this morning bright and early on the red eye. I swear, I used to have no problem taking the red eye flight but now, I can’t do it. I have a hard time sleeping and don’t bounce back easily the next day.
Since I was on a business trip and stuck inside a conference room for a few days, I didn’t have a chance to read that many posts. But there were a couple of great posts that did stick out in my mind.
Marathon Recap – The Bad
Running a marathon was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Krysten is an incredible woman who has been on an incredible journey this year and has worked so hard for her health. She ran her first marathon over the weekend and she write poignantly about the “Bad” of the race.
Questions about Lance Armstrong
I don’t even know what to think about the whole Lance Armstrong thing. Disappointed is one way to put it. I believed in his story and the hope that his story inspired in people – those living and battling cancer as well as athletes around the world. I guess that’s the part that stings the most. Pavement Runner brings up some great questions. Hop over and join in on the discussion.
I am a domesticator
Expectations are a funny thing. I really loved this open and honest post from Michele about how her life path changed over the years. Now, she’s found herself in a place where she’s happiest.
Interview with Tyler Breur of Smash
This is a great interview that York Surf conducted with Tyler Breur, someone who is intimately tied to the New York surf scene. It’s interesting to read about how the surf scene has evolved over the years as well as his thoughts on where NY surfing is headed.
Then there are these three posts from Alison, Galit and Tracy which really boil down the essence of the monthly Memories Captured linky. Every month, Alison and Galit encourage us to capture the memories in our lives and to celebrate them. These posts are simply stunning.
Memories Captured from Tracy at Sellabitmum
Memories Captured from Alison at Writing Wishing
Memories Captured from Galit at These Little Waves
Are you ready for the weekend? Do you have plans for Halloween?
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I always love your Friday Round-up. Thanks for sharing the great links!
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Thank you so much for highlighting (and honoring) our beloved Memories Captured posts, thank you so much Christine!
Also, thank you for linking up despite your hectic schedule.
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I don’t know what the deal is with the Lance Armstrong thing. I feel like it’s been kinda obvi that he was using drugs, so I don’t think people are really shocked. (Or maybe they are???) I think they’re disappointed because he’s done so many good things and now they see he’s done some bad things too. But we’re all just human and we all do good and bad things. Just because he used drugs doesn’t mean that the great work he’s done through his foundation is any less great, you know?
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I think that for me, I was more disappointed than anything else. Not that I thought he was a saint – far from it. But I guess that so much of the work he did was to inspire people and create hope that they too could beat cancer and come back to accomplish amazing things. I think that his foundation will continue to go on and do great work and his success provided a platform to elevate it.
{by the way, I know I’m super late in responding to this comment! Better late than never?}
I kind of agree Becky! It is sort of the whole sport which is disappointing, because he was not alone in taking drugs. A friend of mine who was a runner tells me everyone is doing something at some point at that level. Sad to believe. Anyway, thank you for your round up! Always great im interested to read about the NY surf scene! I never associate NY with surf, but I’m sure that’s just my ignorance!! It’s a massive city and surfing is addictive!
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Im with becky and jess….but more than anything love your blog.
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Great round up again! The whole Lance thing is such a disappointment. I don’t want it to be true but the facts are really piling up. He’s done so much for cancer research and awareness. It’s a shame. But sadly, I agree with Jess – doping, steroids, etc…it’s in every sport much more than we think it is.
HAPPY WEEKEND!!!!
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i’m disappointed about the whole lance armstrong thing too. Pavement runner said it well. And i loved Michelle’s post, what an inspiration, like YOU!
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Ray and I always thought that taking the red eye (with a child) was a good idea. They’ll sleep, right? Nope. I never sleep on a plane. Glad you made it back safely.
Michelle recently posted..The Quitter Inside Me.
Great links! I missed some of these! Have a great weekend!
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I think I actually hit all those links this week, too! Lots of good stuff. Welcome back! I cannot function after a red eye these days either… hope you catch up on your rest quickly! Nap, maybe?
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Aww jeeze girlie! Thanks do much for including me! You know I adore you and all of your support this year has been beyond amazing! Xoxox word are not enough sometimes!
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I am NOT ready for Hallwe’en although we do have a couple of pumpkins sitting on our balcony!
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Thanks for these great links Christine! I love it when someone I know and respect gives me a recommendation! I know that I’ll enjoy them just as much as you did. xo
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This is the first time I have been to your site but I am looking forward to reading the recommendations. I don’t know about the Lance Armstrong thing. I read “It’s not about the bike” and loved him, but I met him last year at a conference and was really surprised at the lack of passion with which he spoke for livestrong. Maybe it was just an off day, but I just don’t know. And at some point you have to put up some boundaries or else you can make excuses for anybody, no matter what their road was.
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I read “It’s not about the bike” too and loved it. But it kind of doesn’t surprise me that he’s less than stellar or passionate when speaking in public. I don’t know. Maybe he’s just burnt out and jaded? Not sure.
But thank you so much for visiting my blog and I’m so sorry for taking so long to respond to your comment. I very much appreciate you taking the time to visit here!
Oh, you sweetheart you!
Thank you so, so very much for giving Memories Captured, and our posts in it, a shout out! I know you know how close MC is to our hearts and wowza are we ever thankful for you sharing your heart there!
Now, my busy friend? Breathe! You so deserve it!
xo
Galit Breen recently posted..Let’s Hear It For the Girls
Awww, thanks, Christine =) You are the best. I love your Friday roundups b/c it gives me something to catch up on over the weekend!! Hope you had a great weekend! xoxo
Michele @ Nycrunningmama recently posted..Race Recap / Review: Runner’s World Half Marathon & Festival Weekend 10k
Your Friday roundup is always so great! I need to check out BBB, but then I’ve got to read the marathon recap and then Pavement Runner’s post. The Lance Armstrong thing has got me perplexed. I just can’t get my head around how far he’s gone down… the whole thing is tragic. Could he really have been so disloyal and greedy? Wow!
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I’ll be taking a red-eye myself pretty soon, so I was looking for red-eye photos for my blog. That’s what brought me here. NOT running. I’m finally getting back into fitness tho, and I’m very impressed with your round-up! Will return again I’m sure! BTW, could I post your picture with your credit and link? Will await your reply. Thanks and have a happy Thanksgiving in any case.