Category Archives: NYC Marathon

What a Week

Posted on April 24, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I have been wanting and needing to write a blog post since the 15th. I’ve started writing it in my head several times but just couldn’t get the words out for the blog. Forgive me in advance if this goes … Continue reading →

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The Snow Took My Mojo

Posted on February 9, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I was in Miami? Yeah, me too. I want to be back there — now. Where I live in New York, we got hit with just about a foot of snow. It was … 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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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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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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Counting Down

Posted on October 19, 2012 by scoopsontherun

According to New York Road Runners there are 15 days until the marathon. Gulp. Time from here on out will fly by. It seems like marathon day will never get here when you are starting to train in July. All … Continue reading →

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Orange Duct Tape

Posted on October 6, 2012 by scoopsontherun

According to the New York Road Runners site there are 29 days left until the marathon. In my mind it alternates between, “why is it taking so long to get here!?!” and “oh my god it’s here already!?!” Next week … Continue reading →

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NYRR ING New York City Marathon Tune-Up 18M

Posted on September 24, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I ran 18 miles on Sunday and I got a 22 minute PR. End of blog update that’s all I need say. No, I’m going to give you details because holy crap a 22 minute PR needs to be talked … Continue reading →

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