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Review of Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High: My Life in Motion
Review of Dean Karnazes's A Runner's High: My Life in Motion

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 22, 20213 min read


The Spiritual Dimension of Gardening
George Bernard Shaw writes, “The best place to find God is in a garden. You can dig for Him there.” I have learned that gardening is spiritu

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 16, 20214 min read


10 Ways to Stay Motivated, Keep Training, and Keep Running
Training for your next race and need that extra nudge? Here are 10 ways - from a smoothie to running websites - to keep you motivated!

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 15, 20214 min read


Got Snow? Have Trails? Then Go Snowshoeing and Snow Hiking
The benefits of and tips for a day of snowshoeing and snow hiking fun.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 27, 20214 min read


60 Miles for My Husband's Healing and for My 60th Birthday
As I begin the next chapter in my life, I run ultras for my husband's healing and to stay physically and mentally strong as a cancer car

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Feb 25, 20215 min read


How I Trained for My First 24-Hour Track Ultra & Logged 81 Miles
Every lap is a victory lap at a 24-hr track ultra. This is how I trained for the Dawn to Dusk to Dawn 24 hour track ultra.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 20, 20217 min read


The Pandemic Hasn't Stopped Ultrarunner Pamela Chapman Markle From Setting USA and World Records
Ultrarunner Pamela Chapman Markle sets USA and World Records during the pandemic.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Dec 19, 20205 min read


My 2019 A Race for the Ages (ARFTA) Race Report & Fun Times: Age is Only a Number
Run as many hours as your age. What a concept! That’s the idea behind Lazarus Lake’s A Race for the Ages - a multi-day ultra for geezers.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Sep 7, 20209 min read


How Ultrarunning Saved My Life & Helped Me Survive a Medical Nightmare
Had I not been so physically fit with such a strong immune system, I probably would not have survived my surgical/medical nightmare.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Aug 8, 20205 min read


How I Surged My Way to the Finish Line First at the Great Florida Traverse 128 Miler
I was happy to have logged 53.81 miles, and happy to surge through and be the first runner to log 128 miles in 32: 12:10 at a 15:06 pace.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 24, 20205 min read


T2T Virtual 128 Mile Ultra - Week 2: Miles, Pie, Turtle, Trash Treasure, Donors, & Cancer Caregivers
I had fun logging miles while painting fences, rescuing a turtle, creating a newsletter for my fundraiser, and finding trash treasure.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 16, 20207 min read


Running the Tip to Tip Great Florida Traverse 128 Mile Ultra: How Long Will It Take Me?
During this run, I got the idea to blog about my virtual Tip to Tip - The Great Florida Traverse 128 mile experience.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 7, 20208 min read


Running in Sickness and in Health: My Chicken Soup for the Soul Story
Running in Sickness and in Health - my Chicken Soup for the Soul: Running for Good Story.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jun 4, 20204 min read


The Stories Behind My Collection of Signed and Inscribed Books
Years ago at our local library’s used book sale I bought a paperback book titled The Books in My Life. I added it to my book collection.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 26, 20204 min read


How I Ran My First Corona Virtual Race
The best thing about running a solo virtual race in your neighborhood is your own private bathroom. No race site porta-potties on race day.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 20, 20205 min read


Review of I am a Runner: The Memoirs of a Sepsis Survivor
Maria's story of survival and resiliency is compelling and powerful. Her positivity and faith help her to bounce back and run again.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
May 19, 20202 min read


Dig Deep! Plant a Vegetable Garden and Grow Your Own Food
Dig in, plant a vegetable garden, and harvest magnificent and healthy home grown vegetables.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Apr 5, 20203 min read


My Painful B12 Deficiency and How I Got My Running Legs Back
Vitamin B12 deficiency is dangerous. It incapacitated me. This is how I got my running legs back. Don't ignore the symptoms.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 27, 20205 min read


Catra Corbett's Passion for Running Grueling Ultra Distances is Keeping Her Sober and Feeling Alive
To stay sober and keep alive, Catra runs grueling ultra distances. "I enjoy the challenge of doing hard things. I'm enjoying the journey.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Mar 21, 20206 min read


Review of Janet Patkow's The Impossible Long Run: My Journey to Becoming Ultra
First t time ultra runner Janet Patkowa writes a chronological account of how she trained for the 2016 American River 50 mile ultra.

Miriam Diaz-Gilbert
Jan 20, 20202 min read
