Category Archives: Running
Running is making me smarter
Though it’s not making me a better or more consistent blogger, at least I can rest easy that running is making me smarter. At least according to this article I read. It’s a little heavy on biology jargon but this … Continue reading
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Almost
It’s almost the time of year I love best in Oregon. (Ok, I’m using “almost” liberally in that sentence – it’s still February and Oliver just told me it’s supposed to snow this week. But, today was sunny and crisp … Continue reading
Filed under Growing Pains, Life, overshare, Running
Yesterday was the Lost Dutchman Marathon. A race that is, by all accounts, completely awesome. A race I was registered to run in, but had to miss due to an injury. I was sad to miss it, but have decided … Continue reading
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A runner’s inner monologue
Somehow, it’s been almost a month since my last post. Whoops! I mostly attribute that to the fact that I’m officially injured and focusing more on physical therapy than logging miles these days. I have the most cliché injury possible … Continue reading
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File under: What was I thinking?!
Ok, so next year please remind me NOT to have a marathon to train for in January: Are you f-ing kidding me with this weather?
Things I wish someone had told me about the first marathon
The first time you do anything it gets burned into your brain. I remember the first time I drove (with my dad down to the end of Speedway and back, with him yelling at me the whole way), the first … Continue reading
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One done
The marathon. I made it. It was incredible, but I have to say also much more difficult than I thought. I’m not entirely sure why I didn’t think about how hard it would be to run 26.2 miles but I … Continue reading
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Nacho, helping me stretch.
I hate stretching. Worst thing about running. At least I have a little helper.
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Some running tips
The Tucson Marathon is just 20 days away. That’s 8-10 (depending on how much my travel schedule gets in the way) training runs left. I’m still very much at the beginning of what I hope will be a life long … Continue reading
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Crunch time
I’m back from my pneumonia induced rest period. Last night I was able to get in a nice 9 mile run without too much trouble (see above for my happy, endorphin rushed face) but I’m really, really nervous about getting … Continue reading
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