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Masterpieces Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 29, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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The colors seep seamlessly together blending above. The crickets chirp in the warm summer breeze. The moon rises above the fountains and lagoons. As the sun sinks slowly into the orange, blue, and purples. How Great Thou Art comes on … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ Tagged Art, Beauty, Christ, Masterpiece, Running

15 Miler!

Posted on July 26, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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I feel like Marathon Training becomes real when you do your first run over 14 miles. Why that distance you may ask? Because Half Marathon runners typically end up doing almost 14 miles due to the fact in races we … Continue reading →

Posted in Running Tagged Marathon, Running, Training

Waitressing Lessons Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 22, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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What I have learned this summer as a waitress. So for those of you just joining me in this little corner of the world, WELCOME! To catch you up, I worked as a waitress and a wedding planner this summer. … Continue reading →

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Summer Marathon Training

Posted on July 19, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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This summer I have been a solo, ninja runner. As with most things in life, I think running is so much better with other people. I long for my Saturday runs with the Philly runners and happy runs with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Running Tagged Adventure, Marathon, Summer, Training

Calmness Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 15, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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I sit here staring at the cursor on my laptop blinking at me, mocking me that there are no words on this page. As a blogger and writer, I definitely have some days where I feel as though I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized Tagged Summer

On the good days, run

Posted on July 12, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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The running lesson I learned this week: on the days when you feel good, get a longer run in. On Friday this week I was only planning on doing two miles and an intense lifting and abs routine and a … Continue reading →

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Orange Moons Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 8, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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The July Moon This moment, here, and now, is real. The waves crash into the moonlight and get drawn back out to sea. Lighting returns from the ground to the sky. The orange moon speaks to the waves. Move. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Christ, Travel Journal Tagged Adventures, Christ, Moon, Nostalgia

Hilton Head Island Firecracker 5k and a Long Run

Posted on July 5, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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Happy Sunday Runday all you runners and readers! You get to start off this post with a happy selfie: Do you know why I look so happy? That would be because I just finished running 14 miles. You know, that … Continue reading →

Posted in Running Tagged 5k, Races, Racing, Run, South Carolina, Summer

Comparison Through the Eyes of a Runner.

Posted on July 1, 2015 by melaniejoysm

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This week was one where everything hit at once: the knowledge that senior year is beginning, the realization I should start job hunting, desire for the hard part of the summer to be over, feelings of loneliness, reversion back into … Continue reading →

Posted in Love Tagged Comparison, Failure, Joy, Thoughts

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I’m Melanie. This space serves as a personal collection of happy moments, fun runs, deep thoughts, exciting travels, and the simple joys of life. I love Jesus, coffee, sunshine, weddings, travel, organization, laughter, babies, and hugs. Come run alongside me, joining me in the journey as I seek love and a better understanding of this life I have been blessed with.

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