My Reading Spot

Last week was a slower week for running.  I've had the worst summer allergies.  Not sure what is going on, but I think I am finally finding an allergy pill that helps and doesn't make me want to sleep all…

Thursdays I feature a "throw back" review from my old blog.  I have so many books that I posted and loved on my old reading spot. So I'm throwing back to join them all together.I found an awesome little survey that I…

Hope Runs: An American Tourist, a Kenyon Boy, a Journey of RedemptionClaire Diaz-Ortiz208 pageskindle editionFrom the Publisher:Sammy Ikua Gachagua had lost his father to illness, his mother to abandonment, and his home to poverty. By age ten, he was living…

The Better Life: Small Things Things You Can Do Right Where You AreClaire Diaz-Ortiz160 pagesHard copy editionFrom the Publisher:From the can-do entrepreneur Claire Diaz-Ortiz comes The Better Life, a motivational memoir about how little changes make all the difference.In winsome style, Claire coaches…

1. 10 mile run on Wednesday...and just look at this sunrise.  I love that it's summer and schedules are busy, but relaxed at the same time.  A long run didn't work for this weekend, so we could do it on…

Last night I had the opportunity to go with some amazing women to visit and share a message at Girl's Camp.  This is a camp our church holds every summer for youth age girls.  Their leaders are pretty awesome and they had…

Time Management Mama Sarah Korhnak and Beth Anne Schwamberger174 pages Kindle editionFrom the Publisher:Productivity is hard. Accomplishing big goals is even harder, and trying to grow a business or pursue a great big goal while raising kids feels almost impossible! This…

Smart Women Know When to Say NoDr. Kevin Leman272 pagesKindle editionFrom the Publisher:Do you have a hard time saying no to people?Do you feel guilty taking time out for yourself?Do you feel overwhelmed by responsibilities?If you can answer yes to…

I traded my flat course and views of Mount Timpanogos for a hilly course and views of Mount Rainier last week.  Usually that red line is completely flat.  Hills are not my thing. But the view of Mount Rainier, and cooler temperatures…

LoserJerry Spinelli224 pagesHard copy editionFrom the Publisher:From renowned Newbery-winning author Jerry Spinelli comes an incredible story about how not fitting in might just lead to an incredible life.Just like other kids, Zinkoff rides his bike, hopes for snow days, and…