Tag Archives: Running

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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16 Miles With a Race in Between

Posted on September 16, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Another week, another race. Typically, I don’t like doing races during my marathon training. It can be really hard to add all those extra miles in an efficient manner but the Fitness Magazine 4 Mile race is one of my … Continue reading →

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Taking Nothing for Granted

Posted on September 8, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Today was one of those days when it was just really hard to get my run in. One it was Saturday, a rare day when I get to sleep in and for me that means I slept until 8:00 am. … Continue reading →

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Panic Time?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by scoopsontherun

If you train for a spring marathon this means that a good portion of your training will take place during winter, if you train for a fall marathon you’ll be training during the hottest months of the summer. Either way … Continue reading →

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NYRR NFL Back to Football Run

Posted on August 31, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I’ll be honest about this — I signed up for this race because we got a Nike Dri-Fit shirt. I am that shallow. The distance, four miles, was actually the distance I was supposed to run for my marathon training … Continue reading →

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