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Slightly Neurotic Runner Seeks Personal Trainer

Posted on June 4, 2013 by scoopsontherun

You would think that being in New York City, this incredibly giant city I might add, that it would be a piece of cake to find a personal trainer that meets my very specific needs. Guess again. OK, admittedly my … Continue reading →

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Chasing That PR

Posted on June 3, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I admit that I am on the verge of becoming a crazed lunatic and obsessing over four digits that will bring me a new PR (personal record for my non-running readers) for the half marathon. If you are a regular … Continue reading →

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Hello Summer!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by scoopsontherun

It figures that I decide to participate in the Runners World Run Streak Challenge and the weather here in NYC decides to act like it is July and August instead of early June. The streak is a 39 day challenge … Continue reading →

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The Negative Stuff

Posted on May 27, 2013 by scoopsontherun

I am the Queen of the Positive Split and am actually a little proud of that. After all it takes a special mentality to be able to handle that no matter how slow you start out you are only going … Continue reading →

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Oh Brooklyn

Posted on May 21, 2013 by scoopsontherun

There was so much I wanted this half marathon to be. It was, after all, my 15th half marathon and that’s a pretty big milestone. After not coming any where near a PR in Miami I had set my sights … Continue reading →

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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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Pride and Joy

Posted on April 14, 2013 by scoopsontherun

On Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to run with some of the women in my running club’s beginners running clinic. All of the women had their reasons for wanting to run but there was one who struck a chord … Continue reading →

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The RunChat Hunt

Posted on March 31, 2013 by scoopsontherun

On Friday I learned about the #RunChat Scavenger Hunt that they were holding and this seemed like a fun thing to do to help me make this week’s long run a little more fun. When I get into the nine … Continue reading →

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Getting My Andy Pettitte On

Posted on March 24, 2013 by scoopsontherun

Remember shortly after my marathon that didn’t happen (thanks Hurricane Sandy) and I had all that newfound speed? Well my body forgot all about it and has no idea where we put it. Yeah, technically I know it’s still in … Continue reading →

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How Far Will You Go?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by scoopsontherun

NYCRUNS posted this question on their Facebook page today, “Finding your optimal distance is crucial to racing your best. What’s yours, and how did you find it?” I think for me it is the half marathon. It’s a nice long … Continue reading →

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