Penny Thoughtful: All Things Books and Running
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Echo Chamber
Right now, my 8th graders are crafting arguments. We have spent the past few weeks working through various aspects of writing and analyzing arguments, things like the basic parts, types of credible evidence, understanding counterclaims and how to disprove them and how to explain how the evidence proves the claim. Back when I first introduced…
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CRAW Region 7 Week 2 – Finding Time
Monday, 70 minutes, 7.76 miles, spin bike, 11.7 miles, .57 miles walkingI felt good throughout the run. Soon I will have the ability to run outside after later days at work but until I can finish the run in the light rather than the dark, I will run on the treadmill. Today I tried running…
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Unprofessional Behavior
A few Fridays ago, I witnessed some examples of clique-ish, childish behavior amongst my grade level colleagues. I will not describe the events in detail. However, I will summarize them as typical “mean girls’” behavior such as having conversations with the whole group sans myself in a closed room and also ending conversations when I…
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CRAW Region 7 Week 1 – Back at It
Monday, 70 minutes, 7.99 miles, spin bike, 11.5 miles, .80 miles walkingI got started later than usual thanks to my regular ART appointment. I felt good throughout the run and specifically focused on my form as I ran. Occasionally my ankle felt pinched but when I focused on good form, that went away. During the…
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Selective Agreement…or Disagreement
On January 18th, I posted a picture from the book I read at the time, The Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy. I had come to the recounting of the 1960 election between Nixon and Kennedy and the telling of how Nixon responded to this electoral loss. Even though Nixon received reports of…
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CRAW Region 6 Week 3 – Still Going
Monday, workout, 30 minutes, 3.62 miles, spin bike, 21.2 miles, 1.55 miles walkingToday would have been the perfect day for my treadmill which is unfortunately not working again. (The part just shipped!) Instead, I headed out as soon as I got home to squeeze in as many miles before dark as I could. I probably…
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A Day in the Life – Teaching through a Pandemic Edition
A week and a half or so ago, I wrote this day in the life. It should illustrate for you the demands on a teacher’s time as well as my own attempt to balance my own mental and physical health. 5:45-6:05My alarm first goes off at 5:45. I feel tired still so I get out…
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CRAW Region 6 Week 2 – Slowing Down a Little
Monday, 70 minutes, 7.73 miles, spin bike, 20 milesMom and I got to run together since we both had the day off. I love Monday runs. My legs feel so fresh and solid. They did not disappoint today. Although I would have loved for the temps to have dropped just a few degrees more so…
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Politics – A Handy Excuse
Today marks the inauguration of the 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden. The Constitution dictated this date long before the outset of this presidential election season. If the election had yielded a different result, the inauguration would still take place on the same day at the same place. However, I have seen teachers…
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Practically Race-less
In years past, my wallet cried after seeing how many races I registered for, figuratively speaking. Obviously, as everyone knows, 2020 changed the landscape of life significantly, including running goals and running in general. I started last year with some big goals written on my bathroom mirror, namely a sub 3:45 marathon at Atlanta so…
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