Hopefully by now, you’ve heard the news, that around 300 girls in Nigeria were abducted from their boarding school. The group responsible is opposed to all forms of Western education, and finds a particular distaste for educating girls. The Nigerian government was slow to act as was the … [Read more...]
The qualities cultivated in granny gear
The forecast called for wind. Lots of wind. The kind which the Weather Channel describes as “gusty.” It was going to be coming out of the West South West so there was really very little chance of avoiding the wind. Still, I was ridiculously excited to get on my bike. There is a chance … [Read more...]
Why Carolyn’s House matters via @amymoritz
Every woman should have the opportunity to determine her own path in life. Self-sufficiency is the goal — to be able to provide for yourself, stand in your confidence and author your own life story. But none of us becomes self-sufficient in a vacuum. We learn to stand on our own thanks to … [Read more...]
The healing power of running via @amymoritz
I had been expecting the phone call. Knowledge is power but it doesn’t necessarily take away the sting of loss. My Aunt Mary was sick and 89 and she passed away on a Saturday morning. My mother called, followed up by text messages from my brother. I was on a road trip for work, covering the … [Read more...]
Racing for Carolyn’s House via @amymoritz
When I started my journey in endurance sports, tackling triathlon and distance running was a way to be physically fit and, as a byproduct, help my emotional well-being. But as I progressed through the months of training, I went a journey which forced me to face my gremlins and decide … [Read more...]
The weight game
The Americans were blowing out the competition. Again. That’s what often happens in international women’s hockey. As much I love the U.S.-Canada rivalry, I also love the sport and part of me wonders if it wouldn’t be worthwhile to, say loan Angela Ruggiero to Switzerland or Germany … [Read more...]
Home is where the skating rink is
Here is how I knew my legs were still attached to my body when I got out of bed Sunday morning — they hurt like hell. I worked hard the day before on the Lockport Y-10 course. It wasn’t just about how hard I worked, but the challenge of the hills, the weather conditions and the slippery … [Read more...]
This cycling battle is about so much more than a race
On Sunday I was minding my own business, curled up on my couch flipping back and forth between the blowout that was the Super Bowl and a Law & Order: SVU marathon (the later of which was far more entertaining) when I picked up a second screen and started to scroll through my Twitter feed. There … [Read more...]
Finding the beauty in a sub-freezing run
I ran down the street and passed two men bundled up at the edge of their driveway, preparing to go to work. “Are you crazy?” the one asked with a broad smile on his face. “Maybe a little,” I replied. The road turned and I ran past a man out for his morning walk, also bundled … [Read more...]
Her Royal Highness of Self Deprecation via Byline to Finish Line
Little known fact: One of my official titles is “Her Royal Highness of Self Deprecation.” OK, it’s not an official title, but few people in my close circle would argue with it being awarded to me. If you could make money by putting yourself down I would have long ago passed Oprah … [Read more...]