Today marks one year since my very first blog post! One whole year!!! It all started with a trip to Las Vegas to run the Rock and Roll Half Marathon. Once I completed the race I knew I wanted to share the whole experience with my family and friends. Writing a blog was the perfect way to share that experience. Shortly after running the Las Vegas Half Marathon my husband and I decided to try CrossFit. It totally kicked my butt! Actually it's a year later and I'm still getting my butt kicked. But that makes it fun and challenging. I started writing about my experiences and fortunately around the same time WODTalk magazine put out a request for contributers. I've been fortunate enough to have four articles featured on their website. My favorite one is called 'The Women of CrossFit.' I wrote this after being inspired by all the determined women in my gym, CrossFit Mt. Lebanon, and the men who supported them. Another great opportunity that came my way this year was to become a blogger for the Huffington Post. I became a member of the Blog Team when I pitched my article, 'Your Thighs Are Huge'. Needless to say I think I almost fell out of my chair when this post was published. Seeing your words affect others in a positive way is such a moving experience. I wouldn't trade it for anything! Or course life and blogging are not full of just high points. There were some major lows this past year. My only living grandparent, my Grandma, passed away. Unfortunately she died while I was in Germany and it still saddens me that I never got to tell her about my travels to Europe. This trip into blogging has taken me much further than I ever expected. I must admit that I admire people that blog daily, bi weekly or weekly, but I am simply not one of them. I never did figure out a schedule for this blog, but I did come up with a mantra that has never lead me astray when deciding what to write:
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Joyce Henderson
12/4/2014 01:37:16 am
Wonderful! Congratulations on your One-Year Anniversary!
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Sarah
12/5/2014 04:34:32 am
Thank you Mom! Thank you for all your encouragement and telling me I was good at writing even when I didn't believe it! I don't think this blog would have made it this far if it wasn't for your support!
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Pat DeCabooter
12/4/2014 02:34:31 am
I'm a friend of your Mom but wanted to congratulate you on your 1 year anniversary. I hope I'm reading this blog for many years to come as you are an excellent writer.
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Sarah
12/5/2014 04:35:54 am
Thank you for reading Pat! I enjoy writing very much and hope to continue this blog for years to come!
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Dianne Olinger
12/4/2014 05:27:28 am
Sarah, I grew up next door to your Mother and sweet Grandmother in Greenock. Your Grandma was such a sweet woman...sorry you weren't able to make her funeral, but I am sure your memories comforted you. I have enjoyed reading our writings when you Mom has left links. Writing is such a gift......you have that gift...keep up the good work. I have a daughter-in-law who blogs nationally and she has that gift too. I hope I can write half as good as you two as I begin writing a book this winter. Best of luck to you. I look forward to reading more of your witing.
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Sarah
12/11/2014 01:26:59 am
Dianne, thank you for your kind words. Fortunately I was able to make it to her funeral. I'd love to read your daughter-in-law's blogs! Good look on writing your book! I would love to write a book eventually.
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Cindy Anno
12/4/2014 11:31:33 am
Sarah, I am a friend of your mom ( the one from Salisbury) and I want to congratulate you on your first year of blogging. I enjoy reading your blogs and hope you will continue.
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Sarah
12/11/2014 01:23:56 am
Thank you Cindy!
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