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Posted on December 6, 2012 by scoopsontherun

For the second straight short race I have had a 10 in front of my average pace. It still boggles my mind a bit and is taking some time to get used to. Sure there’s the fact that I feel … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 22, 2012 by scoopsontherun

There is so much for me to thankful for this Thanksgiving and if you know me well you know what those things are. I am not going to devote this post to mushiness, I’m done with that. It’s time to … Continue reading →

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Loving the Unexpected

Posted on November 18, 2012 by scoopsontherun

For the past couple of weeks I’ve noticed that my usual runs have been a lot faster and that I have been feeling comfortable at those fast paces. While these fast times were happening during my daily runs it would … Continue reading →

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The New Plan

Posted on November 12, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I’ve done somewhere around 11-15 half marathons. I’m 40 now and I can’t remember all of them. I know for sure it’s at least 11 there may be one or two or three others I can’t remember. I’m sure they … Continue reading →

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Time to Regroup

Posted on November 9, 2012 by scoopsontherun

What a crazy couple of weeks it has been between hurricanes, marathons, power outages, snowstorms, and one canceled business trip. Being a marathoner without a marathon, my body is still trying to figure out what to do as it knows … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts on the Marathon

Posted on November 2, 2012 by scoopsontherun

As I write this it has been almost three hours since the announcement that the marathon has been canceled. It is a cancelation that should have been made on Wednesday not 36 hours before the actual event. I, like most … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Dedication

Posted on November 2, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Yes, I just went Casey Kasem on you.  There is now a lot of controversy over the running of the NYC marathon. I’m not going to rehash the pros and cons of having it. I am a rational person and … Continue reading →

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Dear ING NYC Marathon

Posted on October 31, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I can’t quit you. I know I told you that after running last year that I wasn’t going to again. But I need you. After a difficult year of seeing people who have legitimate reasons for not running a marathon … Continue reading →

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Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff Recap

Posted on October 28, 2012 by scoopsontherun

The Poland Spring Marathon Kickoff five mile race in Central Park has always been one of my favorites and yes, it is the perfect way to kickoff marathon week. The race is always crowded and you can always feel some … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Issues or Taper Madness?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by scoopsontherun

There are nine days until the NYC Marathon and two days in a row that I have had some major anxiety issues about the darn thing. This is new to me. I didn’t feel anything about my first marathon until … Continue reading →

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