I have SO much to share this week, and all of the posts/articles are great reads about a variety of topics! Enjoy!

Must-Reads:

• After the tragedy in Newtown, I read a lot of posts regarding reactions and feelings of grief. Rachel Wilkerson’s post, “Good” Grieving, notes that each person grieves differently and it is OK to react, no matter what it may be. She asks, “How can any of us, myself included, have expectations about how one “should” react when everyone is reacting to something that exceeds what one would expect in pretty much every way possible?” As usual, her post led to a great discussion in the comments so make sure you read them too!
• The Well blog of The New York Times posted the article, “Recipe for Resentment, Claims of Running Prowess” in reaction to the editorial, “Run for your life, at a comfortable speed” written last month. The debate: Does too much or too intense running your risk of health issues and why is this not an issue in other sports?
• “Why do you run?” That question is thrown around a lot. It could be for any reason as at all. Molly’s post, “Perspective of the Run,” answers the question in a way that will inspire you and make you proud to be a fellow runner.
• Greatist featured the article, “Modern Intimacy: Love’s Amazing, Love Hurts” that every reader can relate to. The author addresses why intimacy can be so appealing and so painful.
• After a great Twitter chat with Fitfluential and Puma Fitness last night, Katelyn posted “5 Tips for Better Twitter Chatting.” My favorite: be conversational and be yourself!
• Go read “Runner’s World 2012 Top 10 Elite News Stories.” So awesome. Which is your favorite?

Absolutely Shameless Self-Promotion:

• Fitness Magazine’s blog, The Fit Stop, featured me this week as the “Fit Blogger We Love.” I am super excited because this is the coolest blogging-related thing that’s ever happened to me. Maybe go check it out

 Happy Friday! Please feel free to share some of your great finds with me!