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Pre-Packing

Posted on January 21, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I invented that term but since I am so nice I will let you use it, for free, in the future. Pre-packing is what I call putting stuff you want to pack in a suitcase in a pile until you … Continue reading →

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One More Week

Posted on January 19, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Whew, I’m in the final week before the Miami. I’m always amazed at how far away these things seem when you first start the training and then all of a sudden race week is here. Overall though I felt I … Continue reading →

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NYCRuns Central Park 10 Miler

Posted on January 13, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Because of that pesky calf injury I haven’t been running as consistently as I would have liked. With Miami two weeks away it was starting to worry me a bit. This week was my peak week in training and I … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Old Slow

Posted on January 9, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Yes, I am a slow runner. We know that but what I have also known is that I also tend be a slow healer. I learned this as fact when 12 years ago my doctor flat out told me, “You’re … Continue reading →

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Joe K 10k

Posted on January 6, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I don’t like winter and running in the winter is not one of my favorite things in the world, although I am learning to appreciate it. When I first started running my introduction to winter running was the Joe Kleinerman … Continue reading →

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Peace Out 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Big picture-wise, I am happy to see 2012 in the rear view mirror. My mother spent 10 months of 2012 either in a hospital or nursing home/rehab facility. That translated to me spending all but four days with her in … Continue reading →

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Half Way There

Posted on December 22, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I’m at the half way point of my training for the Miami Half Marathon and things are looking pretty good. So far I have really enjoyed the Runner’s World Challenge training plan. I haven’t done much with the message board … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Posted on December 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

One thing I enjoy most about the holidays is the fact that I get some extra days off and can get some longer runs in. Another one is the hope that Santa might leave a few running related accessories under … Continue reading →

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Mucho Pantalones

Posted on December 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I do not like winter. I grew up in the desert where winter lasted two months and the temperature rarely went below 30 degrees. Give me 110 degree weather any day! Shortly after I started running again I had signed … Continue reading →

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The PR Hat Trick

Posted on December 15, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Somehow, I managed to get a PR during today’s NYRR Ted Corbitt 15k in Central Park. This makes three races in a row with a PR. I had hoped I would get this PR but I wasn’t sure it would … Continue reading →

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