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Changes
On January 30th we completed an overhaul of the directory (among other things, it is now database driven for easier maintenance). Unfortunately, this meant we had to change the directory’s URL. If you use the old URL, you will be redirected to the new one but we’d still appreciate if you’d update your link. If you don’t currently have a link to the directory, we’d really love it if you’d add one. In either case, linking to the new RBF directory helps us keep or improve our search engine ranking so other running bloggers can find the page. 
A Cool New Feature!
Along with the changes we’ve made, I’m particularly excited about one new feature. The RBF directory can now tell you which blogs have recently posted and even what time they posted! Look for blogs with asterisks around their links. Asterisks mean a blog has posted within the last 24 hours. Mouse over blog links with asterisks and you’ll see a date and time for the blogger’s last post. Note: For this to work with YOUR blog, you must ensure it is ?pinging? weblogs.com or another blog feed service that pings weblogs.com.
Thanks for your help everyone! Speaking of help, there is one way you can help us even more – spread the word by putting a post on your blog with the new RBF directory link!
Here is the link to the new Running Blog Family Directory.
Please read THIS first (you don’t have to read all of it) and then return for the rest of this evening’s post…Done? Good. Let’s continue shall we?
I’m currently experiencing a strange but wonderful synchronicity related to (surprise surprise) running. This particular sync (I don’t feel like typing the whole word again) involves someone I almost married. It was long ago (1992) and her name was Bev. Like I said, we almost married. Close but no cigar.
Like most break-ups ours was painful and I hurt for a long time. Also like most break-ups, I eventually got over it, learned from the experience and became a better person.
But guess what else happened after the break up? Yup. You got it. I started running.
This all happened shortly after becoming freshly unemployed so not only was I heartbroken, I was broke! Inside, I knew I had to get active. I needed a cheap, physical outlet. I also wanted to be alone with my grief and running fit the bill for all those things so I started. Over time, running became my salvation and, as you know, a true source of joy and passion in my life.
And it all began because I broke up with Bev.
Recently, Bev found my blog. Apparently she was searching for “complete running information” and found it from there. She then nervously sent me an email and, if you peruse the comments in my art post, you’ll see she’s now left me a comment. You see…
…Bev’s taken up running.
Synchronicity.
Welcome Bev. Welcome to running. I truly hope it brings you the joy it’s brought me.
