Tag Archives: NYRR

Brooklyn Half Training Plan

Posted on March 12, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Nothing gets me more excited that plotting out a training schedule for a half marathon or full marathon. There’s something special about planning all the hard work you’re going to do and knowing that you have a date on when … Continue reading →

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Coogan’s Recap

Posted on March 4, 2012 by scoopsontherun

With everything going on in my life right now, I didn’t have any expectations for this race in terms of time. My one and only goal was to run and enjoy this great course. I certainly did that and a … Continue reading →

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Coogan’s It Is!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by scoopsontherun

After my mother got stabilized in the hospital I had finally let my mind wander to the weeks ahead and thought at the time that any future plans would have to be put on hold. Yes, she was that bad … Continue reading →

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ICU

Posted on February 28, 2012 by scoopsontherun

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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Teddy C 15k Recap

Posted on December 17, 2011 by scoopsontherun

Just a quick recap of today’s race, my first long run for my Miami Half Marathon training. Going in my goal was to either PR or get close to it. I wasn’t sure how this was going to go due … Continue reading →

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Ted Corbitt 15k

Posted on December 15, 2011 by scoopsontherun

I’ve got my first “long” run for the Miami Half this weekend and I thankfully combined it with the Ted Corbitt 15k in Central Park. I’ve only ran three 15k races before and I’m not too sure how I feel … Continue reading →

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Chicken Twins!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by scoopsontherun

My training for the Miami Half Marathon has officially started. Yesterday, I ran five miles in the dark. I don’t like winter, can we please have daylight savings time back? I have a 15k race on Saturday, the Teddy C … Continue reading →

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+1, Take Two

Posted on December 3, 2011 by scoopsontherun

Sometimes things don’t always work out as planned. Two weeks ago I was supposed to have completed my New York Road Runner +1 volunteer requirement in order to get my guaranteed entry into next year’s marathon just in case I … Continue reading →

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What’s Next?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by scoopsontherun

Last year after I finished the marathon I didn’t have any real plans, while I didn’t have the “now what” blahs that a lot of runners experience I think not having a plan hurt my running.  I just wasn’t able … Continue reading →

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The One Percent

Posted on November 7, 2011 by scoopsontherun

I remember reading an article sometime last year that said about less than one percent of the human population has run a marathon. I have now run in two. This one hurt so much more than the first but I … Continue reading →

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