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Tag Archives: NYC Marathon
Don’t Get Chased by Bees
Every once in a while it feels as though one of my long runs ends up being like a DirecTV commercial. Kind of like my current fav — Don’t fall into a dinner party. Please watch the video below so … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, Benedryl, DirecTV, Hal Higdon, NYC Marathon, Running
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Sweet Nothings
I am convinced that Hal Higdon is whispering sweet nothings in my ear when we are on a training run. Then I have to tell him, “Sorry Hal, I don’t play for your team.” This devastates him. I’m in my … Continue reading
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Tagged Garmin, Hal Higdon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running, training
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Hot Summer in the City
See how I avoided the overused we’re having a heat wave title there? Sunday was the Queens 10k in Flushing Meadow Park — a park with little shade. It was near the mid-80s with around 53 percent humidity at the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beats headphones, Hal Higdon, Neutrogena, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Queens 10k, Running, training, Yurbuds
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Marathon Time!
Yay, I start training for my marathon next week! I really am excited about this, which is a first. In 2010 when I ran my first marathon I so concerned about not getting nervous about it that I somehow forgot … Continue reading
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Tagged Garmin, gatorade, gu, Hal Higdon, map my run, Nike+, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running, training
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Slow Down
Last year, while training for the marathon and struggling through my first two long runs, I wasn’t convinced I was going to have a good marathon and even considered deferring or not running any more marathons altogether. Something told me … Continue reading
NYRR Mini 10k Recap
Ugh, this recap is horribly late. The NYRR Mini 10k happens to be one of my favorite races. It is a race that has great history in regards to the women’s movement and running. This was the first road race … Continue reading
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Tagged Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, NYRR Mini 10k, Running, training
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Scotland 10k and More Training
Races in March and April can be tricky weather-wise, I’ve had some where it has been freezing, snowing, raining, and warm. Basically, like a typical New York spring the weather can change on a daily basis. Thankfully, the weather for … Continue reading
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Tagged Brooklyn Half Marathon, half marathon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running, Scotland 10k, training
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ICU
I apologize for the lack of posts of late. Last Monday, probably began one of the worst days of my life when I found my mother barely responsive. Not to go into too much detail, I’ll just say that if … Continue reading
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Tagged Greenwich Hospital, ICU, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running
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2011
I don’t celebrate New Year’s Eve or the New Year. I think it’s stupid and really just 1. A group of people afraid to get older and 2. A group of people who just want to get drunk. For some … Continue reading



