grin & grind it blog - Jessica McWhirt

“What’s underlying all of this is fear.“ I took a minute. Let what my therapist said to settle in. “Shit. You’re right,” I said. I

May 12, 2023

Somehow I let Marc convince me to register for the Cactus Cup 3-day stage race in Fountain Hills, Arizona. I can’t remember the last time

March 23, 2023

When I first read this line, “hell is life drying up,“ it sounded odd, like I had to re-read it again to understand what it

January 19, 2023

The White Rim Trail continued to elude me up to the morning of our big, one-day jaunt through the Canyonlands National Park. I set my

October 23, 2022

I always get stuck between wanting to live in the moment and taking pictures and videos so I can remember what happened and then post

September 21, 2022

I was looking for a new monthly quote to write on my highlighter-green RoseArt whiteboard I’ve had since 7th grade. The board can only hold

September 16, 2022

Let’s start at the end and work our way backward. It’s easier that way. Or, at least I think it will be. I crossed the

September 8, 2022

One. Preview the race a day before and freak out about the sections that are dusty; that will force you out of your comfort zone,

August 18, 2022

The Morning Of I woke up from an okay night’s sleep. I’ve reached the age where I have to have a special pillow, a special

August 5, 2022