by Missy Stevens | Fitness
I realize I’ve whined a lot about the course, and friends, it was hard for a first-timer. But here’s the thing (there’s always a thing): I did it, I feel amazing, aside from mild soreness, and I’m ready to go back for more. I’m ready, even if more means another round with that infernal golf course.
by Missy Stevens | Fitness
In a little less than 120 hours, I will be a half marathon finisher. Even if it kills me, and based on the symphony of aches and pains I have right now it just might kill me, I will run/walk/crawl 13.1 miles on Saturday, March 23 at ZOOMA Texas. When I started this...
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Family, Fitness
The puppy has landed, and a few other things I want to tell you about, including a good book, a good show, and a good race. Oh, yes, that’s three good things and puppy pictures. Does it get any better?
by Missy Stevens | Fitness
Slow and steady wins the race, they say. Maybe, if the race is between a smug, sleepy rabbit and a focused turtle. In races that involve actual people running toward an actual finish line, slow and steady never wins. Slow and Steady: that was the name of my band in...
by Missy Stevens | Books and Writing, Fitness
Don’t you just love doing The New York Times crossword puzzle? In ink? Me, either. Pencil required, friends. And it doesn’t hurt to have a few smart friends to go with that pencil. Or, better, the Crossword Puzzle Dictionary that belonged to my...
by Missy Stevens | Fitness
Just kidding. I’m not running away, although the thought crosses my mind at least once a day, usually during family meal time. The last time I threatened to run away – after an absurd level of dinner-related whining from the kids – my six-year-old...
Lapsed homemaker. Looking to hire a full-time housekeeper who will work for the sheer joy of a job well done and free coffee. Interested parties, DM please. 
