Running in Muck

Blog archive

Archived posts from PattyRan, preserved from the original Running in Muck site.

One Year

Posted on January 28, 2021 by PattyRan

We are rounding out a year of the Pandemic.

Posting a message of vulnerability on my 61st birthday. Life has flown by. The muscles are smaller and the wrinkles are deeper, but I am blessed. We all have our own unique journey and our bodies tell our stories. I’ve had challenges that have dragged me through the bowels of Hell, and still consume me, but I have life, family, and a few good genes that keep me going. I’ve lived with the old motto: “Never let them see you sweat.” (except when I’m racing in competition, that is)

Be Who You Are

Posted on July 29, 2020 by PattyRan

Running route map around Fort Pond in Montauk

Be who you are, and don’t let someone else try to change you.

I Lied About Covid-19

Posted on July 13, 2020 by PattyRan

Today marks 3 months since I considered myself “recovered from Covid-19”. But I am still not fully recovered. And here’s the truth. I lied about it. I’ve come to terms with the lie, and I know why I did it.

Would You Like to Talk to Mom?

Posted on September 1, 2019 by PattyRan

There are subtle changes and then there are transitions. I call my folks just about every week at least once, and we catch up on the mundane and the milestones of life. In the past few years as mom’s Alzheimers has progressed, I call my dad. Mom’s cell phone was cancelled a few years ago. After chatting for how ever long we like, my dad always asks, “Would you like to talk to mom?”.

You Matter

Posted on January 29, 2019 by PattyRan

I recently started following Brandon Burchard, and am finding his books and podcasts to be a valuable source of inspiration and motivation. He has taught me three questions that I am now asking myself every day. Did I live? Did I love? Did I matter? I find that without some kind of daily self examination, I can drift through life without purpose and intent.

Several New York Minutes

Posted on March 12, 2017 by PattyRan

My three kids all live out of state, and while it is heart wrenching to spend every day without them, we find ways to stay connected.

Like a Lion

Posted on March 2, 2017 by PattyRan

Water droplet creating concentric ripples

March is about to come in with it’s traditional “Like a lion” self, at least in the Portland area. I’m done with this crappy rain. I haven’t blogged in a while, because I’ve been too busy toweling off 3 soaking wet, muddy dogs. Just kidding.

Question Authority

Posted on July 8, 2016 by PattyRan

I grew up in a small, sheltered town on Long Island, where families went to church, and had large gatherings around BBQ’s, pools, and at beaches. Kids rode bikes wherever they wanted, and I routinely stayed out after dark, without any fear.

Well, What Are Ya Gonna Do?

Posted on July 2, 2016 by PattyRan

My dogs look at me with distain every time I walk out the door without them. The huge (almost) floor to ceiling living room window frames them as they stare me down. It’s so pathetic, and while I love the living crap out of them, when they do this, I just think they are assholes.