Run to Write

Where Movement & Writing Meet. Poetry, stories, and running.

How can I fight back with joy?

Good morning Run to Write!This morning I continue reading from my family’s story: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.If you prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair or take a drive each Thursday to join me.We hope the suggestions contained within this book offer you support and a light in the darkness.Take good care,Jeff, Julie, Brindsley, & DelaneyYou’re invited: We write together tomorrow at 11 am (EST).Subscribe to Run to Write to join our Zoom room. No cost to attend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

06-13
20:53

Where we left off...

Welcome to the Run to Write Podcast.Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair or take a drive each Thursday to join me.I hope you all have an amazing Thursday and thankful for each of you being here with me.Take good care,JulieP.S. Here is where you can find the ‘It’s Your Move’ channel. Feel free to subscribe.@juliebhughes This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

06-06
16:44

Our Story Continues...

Welcome to the Run to Write Podcast.Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair or take a drive each Thursday and join me.Who do you want to thank today? Join the conversation on Run to Write. https://juliebhughes.substack.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

05-30
25:04

What are your wins for the week?

Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair or take a drive each Thursday and join me.What are your wins for the week? Join the conversation at Run to Write on Substack. Join for free HERE.You’re invited to Write Together Friday! We meet tomorrow 5/24/24 at 11 am (EST). Join Run to Write to access the link. Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Order: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

05-23
18:21

What's your go to song?

Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair or take a drive each Thursday and join me.A quick reminder: The Zoom room will not be open tomorrow for our regularly scheduled write together. I will be at The Uplifters Live Event.I hope you find time to continue your writing practice and meet me back here next Friday!Have a wonderful weekend,JulieWhat’s your go-to song to uplift you? Join the conversation over at The Run to Write Community, free to subscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

05-16
23:32

A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together

Good morning, Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesToday I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair each Thursday and join me.After each chapter is a section titled ‘It’s Your Move’. Check it out.I appreciate you. Run to Write wouldn’t be what it is without you. Thank you for sharing, creating, and showing up here with me.You’re invited to write together Fridays. Come join us tomorrow at 11 am (EST). Subscribe to Run to Write to access the link. Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

05-09
22:20

Where we left off...

Good morning,Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair each Thursday and join me.After each chapter is a section titled ‘It’s Your Move’. Here is the link to access the movements I shared after each chapter.You’re Invited to write with us every Friday at 11 am (EST). Subscribe to Run to Write to access the link and join our Zoom room. No requirements or writing experience is necessary. Show up and write your heart out. I will provide you with a writing prompt.Connect with me— website/ Run to Write Author of: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together/Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

05-02
27:06

Untangling Testicular Cancer Together

Good morning,Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. I hope you’ll pull up a chair each Thursday and join me.Please subscribe to Run to Write: Where Movement & Writing Meet for your 'Ballbuster' writing prompts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

04-25
24:43

A REAL BALLBUSTER

Good morning,Today I continue reading from my memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. While an officially produced audiobook isn't available yet (the process is quite involved), reading portions aloud weekly is my way of offering an audio version option for now. I hope you’ll pull up a chair each Thursday and join me.I hope to see some of you on the call this Sunday to celebrate the book. Here is the link to register for the virtual book launch: Book Launch CelebrationTake good care,Julie This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

04-18
15:31

Chapter 2 &3

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. Hughes. Every Thursday, I'll be reading from my most recent memoir: A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together. For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. While an officially produced audiobook isn't available yet (the process is quite involved), reading portions aloud weekly is my way of offering an audio version option for now.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

04-11
13:12

Another way to...

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. Hughes.Come listen in every Thursday with your tea or coffee, as I read from my memoir— A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together.For those who prefer consuming books via audio format, this will provide that experience. While an officially produced audiobook isn't available yet (the process is quite involved), reading portions aloud weekly is my way of offering an audio version option for now.Take good care,JulieJoin us tomorrow for write together Friday. Head over to Run to Write for free access to the Zoom room link.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

04-04
08:24

Soar over the...

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesPoem out loud—Soar over the...What do you want to soar over today? Come join the conversation on Run to Write.Join us tomorrow for write together Friday. Head over to Run to Write for free access to the Zoom room link.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing A REAL BALLBUSTER: Untangling Testicular Cancer Together release date April 2nd. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

03-28
02:12

Release the Brakes

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesThe poem out loud: Release the Brakes (Title credit to Clark) You’re invited to write together on Friday! A space to sit down and work in communal silence. :) Head over to Run to Write on Substack to grab the free link to join us. It’s Thankful Thursday—Who would you like to thank today?Connect with me— Julie B. Hughes/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

03-21
02:09

Story and a poem

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. Hughes. Today I’m sharing a story from my memoir: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission, followed by a poem out loud.Enjoy!Join the conversation and subscribe to The Run to Write Community on Substack. Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

03-14
05:35

A mother runner

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. Hughes.Ordinary Run today's poem out loud. You’re invited:We meet tomorrow to write together at 11 am (EST). If you would like a quiet space to sit down and do your work without the drama come. Subscribe to Run to Write on Substack for the free link. Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

03-07
02:23

Advice poem

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesConnect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing How to be a Runner ...today's poem out loud. Thank you for being here with me.What advice would you add?Join the conversation on Run to Write. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

02-29
01:46

Unexpected Detour

Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesWe continue to celebrate this week with a poem from Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission.Wind Whispers — Poem out loud Join us tomorrow for write together Friday. Head over to Run to Write for free access to the Zoom room link. We begin at 11 am (EST). Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

02-22
01:37

Joke of the morning

Thankful Thursday!Good morning,Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesPlease head over to Run to Write on Substack and share your title idea for today's poem out loud.Join us tomorrow for write together Friday. Head over to Run to Write for free access to the Zoom room link.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing Goofball...listen now for the poem out loud. “Laughter is a holy thing. It is as sacred as music and silenceand solemnity, maybe more sacred. Laughter is like a prayer, likea bridge over which creatures tiptoe to meet each other. Laughteris like mercy; it heals. When you can laugh at yourself, you arefree.” ~Ted Loder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

02-15
01:40

Stay awhile

Good morning,Welcome to the Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. Hughes.Poem out loud: Drop into the SkyJoin us tomorrow for write together Friday. Head over to Run to Write for free access to the Zoom room link.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing Join us tomorrow to write together. Subscribe to Run to Write for the link. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

02-08
02:06

Fascinated by the ordinary

Good morning!Welcome to The Run to Write Poetry Podcast with Julie B. HughesIn this episode: I’m thankful this Thursday for…poem out loud: Thankful What are you thankful for on this Thursday?Tomorrow is write together Friday! We hope you can join us. Do you want to join our neon yellow excitement? We hope so!Check it out here.Connect with me— Facebook/ Run to Write Author of: Staring Down a Dream: A Mom, a Marathoner, a Mission/ My Road: A Runner's Journey Through Persistent Pain to Healing  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit juliebhughes.substack.com

02-01
04:00

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