Category Archives: Half Marathons

Rockin’ the Weekend

Posted on September 6, 2017 by scoopsontherun

There’s so much to say about this past weekend’s races, some I can fully explain and some that I’m still processing and keeping to myself. But the feeling of fully enjoying and being in the moment for the three races … Continue reading →

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Not So Iron Strong

Posted on August 30, 2017 by scoopsontherun

Things were going so great. I was able to complete all of my training, I was even cross training, and wait for it…I did that damn Yoga for Runners DVD again. Then I went for my annual physical. Everything was … Continue reading →

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Just Running Around Here and There

Posted on April 14, 2017 by scoopsontherun

Just because I haven’t anything in a gazillion weeks doesn’t mean that I have stopped running. Quite the contrary. I have been running and steadily building up my endurance. It’s just that I’ve been busy with other things lately. All … Continue reading →

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All That Thankful Stuff

Posted on November 24, 2016 by scoopsontherun

So here I am on Thanksgiving with my dog stretched out on the sofa with me. My best buddy will be here later and we will chow down on our Thanksgiving feast. I am so thankful for that but this … Continue reading →

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Yup, I’m Still Here

Posted on September 28, 2016 by scoopsontherun

Oh boy it has been a really long long time since I posted something. Thankfully, I have mostly good and upbeat running updates to give you all. I’ve been running! Not as consistently as I would like but I have … Continue reading →

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Who Runs DC?

Posted on March 19, 2016 by scoopsontherun

In short, I did and improved my time from the Miami Half. Score one for me for hitting a goal. Last Saturday at this time (7:14 pm ET) I had finally managed to get myself out of my AirBnB apartment … Continue reading →

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My Consistency is Like a Roller Coaster

Posted on March 8, 2016 by scoopsontherun

So just about every week I am convinced that I’ll finally be able to do some consistent running and follow this training plan that I am on but right now, just about the most consistent thing I have been able … Continue reading →

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The Silver Half

Posted on January 26, 2016 by scoopsontherun

This milestone half marathon sort of sneaked up on me. I guess this is what happens when you haven’t been running that much. So when I did the math and counted all the half marathons I started to panic. I … Continue reading →

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A Little Motivation Goes a Long Way

Posted on January 10, 2016 by scoopsontherun

There have been a few ups and downs on my comeback trail but finally I seem to be getting back into a regular routine. The fact that I’m registered to run the Miami Half on January 24 serves as a … Continue reading →

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How Do You Begin Again?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by scoopsontherun

Today marks two years since my half marathon PR. If you are a regular reader of my blog, and thank you for sticking around during my long hiatus, you know that this PR was a long time coming. The original … Continue reading →

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