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Joggling Newbie

March 10, 2016 ellen@actsofpaint.com health, jogging, joggler, Joggling, joggling newbie, juggle, juggling, marathon, minimalist, minimalist running, road running, run, runner, running, slow runner, slow twitch, trail running, ultra, Uncategorized

In late January 2016 – I decided to take up juggling and got myself a pair of balls. Ironically, I share a last name with

GMO’s

February 19, 2013 ellen@actsofpaint.com Acrylic, chicken, Genetically Modified Organism, GMO, GMO chicken, GMO eggs, GMO poultry, rooster, run, runner, running, Uncategorized

Since I had a complete running-fail last week, I’m hoping to have just a little more motivation for tomorrows run.

uphill

September 25, 2012 ellen@actsofpaint.com barefoot, fire, I workout, jog, jogger, jogging, minimal, minimalist, run, runner, running, Uncategorized, uphill battle, With a vengeance, workout

To respect of uphill battles, there are things I would love to elaborate on here in this blog, but, never did. Here is the list

Modern Women Running on Beach Pastiche

May 30, 2012 ellen@actsofpaint.com oil, oil on canvas, oil paint, oil painting, pablo picasso, parody, pastiche, picasso, picasso parody, run, runner, running, satire, Uncategorized, women running on the beach

Oil on Canvas – 16″x 20″ Someone from DA taught me a new word. It’s a very special word and I plan to use it

Spring Feet

February 21, 2012 ellen@actsofpaint.com bare feet, barefeet, domains, feet, foot, jog, jogger, jogging, run, runner, running, spring, spring cleaning, Uncategorized, website, website management

Spring Feet – Acrylic on canvas Hello readers! It’s that time of year when I dust cobwebs off my websites and do some domain/website organizing.

Nondescript Running Fish

July 14, 2011 ellen@actsofpaint.com aquatic, fish, run, runner, running, Sketchbook Project, Uncategorized

This is a nondescript freehand painting of some random fish on the street. I’m about to begin a much larger work. It is to become

Basiliscus Run

June 30, 2011 ellen@actsofpaint.com basiliscus, Basilisk, Chicago Marathon, jesus, Jesus lizard, lizard, run, run on water, runner, running, Uncategorized

While training for the Chicago marathon, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about running and running while thinking. The basiliscus lizard (depicted in this

Normal Foot VS the Abnormal Shoe

April 28, 2011 ellen@actsofpaint.com deform, deformation, design, designer, fashion, foot, Nike, Nike Free, run, runner, running, shoe, style, Uncategorized

I’ve heard such great things about this shoe. Then, I tried a pair at the store. The rumors are all true. Nike comes in sizes

Hot Dogs

April 12, 2011 ellen@actsofpaint.com feet, foot, jog, jogger, jogging, run, runner, running, toes, trail run, Uncategorized

It was a hot day yesterday in Philly as the temperature rose into the 70’s. I went for a trail run and found myself trapped

Elephant Run

March 11, 2011 ellen@actsofpaint.com Chicago Marathon, elephant, run, runner, running, sports bra, Uncategorized

8″ x 10″ Oil on canvas SOLD So… I signed up for the Chicago Marathon. It will be my first marathon… I hear from many