Tag Archives: Brooklyn Half Marathon

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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On the Lanai

Posted on January 28, 2013 by scoopsontherun

How many of you learned what a lanai was from watching the Golden Girls? It’s ok to admit that, we didn’t have lanai’s in Texas. That’s where I was sitting at my hotel when I had every intention of writing … Continue reading →

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This Morning Thing

Posted on May 24, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Now that the Brooklyn Half Marathon is done with I have about a month and half off before my marathon training begins. I’ve got a few races in between but they’re not goal races so I’m looking forward  to just … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap

Posted on May 20, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Getting up at 4:00 am is not a fun time to get up in the morning, even if you are excited about the race you’re running later that morning. I would like to thank NYRR for that 7:00 am start … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn, Brooklyn Take Me In

Posted on May 18, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I just got back from picking up my bib for tomorrow’s Brooklyn Half Marathon. It’s sort of hard to believe it’s here already but here we go. Tomorrow I will be getting up at the ass crack of dawn (before … Continue reading →

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North Face Endurance Challenge

Posted on May 6, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I headed up to Bear Mountain today for my yearly trek on the trails. I enjoy trail running but just don’t get too many opportunities to to do it, so I try to never miss this event. It has always … Continue reading →

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Races Times Two

Posted on May 4, 2012 by scoopsontherun

This was busy weekend, I don’t think I have ever scheduled a weekend with back-to-back races but I’m glad I did. Two of my favorite races and the need for a long run prompted this very rare race-filled weekend. Saturday … Continue reading →

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Run for the Parks

Posted on April 22, 2012 by scoopsontherun

When I first penciled this race in my calendar, yes there really was a pencil and actual paper involved, my plan was to really race this. After I added my Brooklyn Half Training to the schedule the idea became race … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Half Marathon Training Plans

Posted on April 15, 2012 by scoopsontherun

When I look at the search terms used to find this blog I am always amazed at the terms that direct you here. So far there many people who on the search for a giant nose, Roberto Alagna, zombie biohazards, … Continue reading →

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