Cancer, Chemotherapy, Pancreatic Cancer, Survivorship

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness: My Story

On November 18, 2013, I had what turned out to be life-saving surgery for pancreatic cancer. Though it doesn’t dominate my daily thoughts any more, I know my experience had an intensely profound and deeply personal effect on me and on my family. Continue reading Pancreatic Cancer Awareness: My Story

Chemotherapy, Pancreatic Cancer, Racing, Trail Running, Ultrarunning

Cheyenne Mtn Trail Race 50K

I divide a lot of my life into ‘Before’ and ‘After’. We all have plenty of ‘befores’ and ‘afters’ in … Continue reading Cheyenne Mtn Trail Race 50K

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Running, Survivorship, Trail Running, Ultrarunning

My Birthday & a Year since chemo began

I celebrated my birthday on January 11. Today, January 13, is the anniversary of the day I started chemotherapy a … Continue reading My Birthday & a Year since chemo began

Cancer, Chemotherapy, death, Parenting, Survivorship

“Beating” Cancer

As I went through my cancer treatments, people often said, “You kicked cancer’s ass!” or “You beat cancer!” I always … Continue reading “Beating” Cancer

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Injury, Marriage, Pancreatic Cancer, Racing, Running

Rock Canyon Half Marathon race report

I ran the Rock Canyon Half Marathon today. My husband, Stephen, loves this race and has run it several times. … Continue reading Rock Canyon Half Marathon race report

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Family, Pancreatic Cancer, Parenting

I Guess I Really Did Have Cancer

Yesterday marked exactly one year since I found out that I had pancreatic cancer. The date was November 22, 2013. … Continue reading I Guess I Really Did Have Cancer

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Family, Friendship, Marriage, Pancreatic Cancer, Running, Survivorship, Trail Running

Remembering on My Cancerversary

There are certain moments that you will always remember in your life: your first kiss, your wedding day, the birth … Continue reading Remembering on My Cancerversary

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Pancreatic Cancer, Running, Survivorship, Trail Running, Ultrarunning

Waking Up Happy

I am really excited about the direction my life seems to be headed in at this time. I have lots … Continue reading Waking Up Happy

Chemotherapy, Family, Friendship, Marriage, Pancreatic Cancer, Pets, Running

Expect the Unexpected

We visited family back east this week. The theme in my life most recently has been to expect the unexpected. … Continue reading Expect the Unexpected

Cancer, Chemotherapy, Family, hiking, Marriage, Pancreatic Cancer, Parenting, Pets, Running, Trail Running, travel

Breckenridge Getaway

I rarely ever say the words, “I deserve”. I do not think the world owes me a good time or a … Continue reading Breckenridge Getaway