Tag Archives: Running

NYRR Mini 10k Recap

Posted on June 14, 2012 by scoopsontherun

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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I Run…

Posted on June 6, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Because I love how it makes me feel. Today is National Running Day, something that was not lost on all my running buddies. Chances are we would have been out running anyway but it was really nice to see a … Continue reading →

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27 Seconds

Posted on June 2, 2012 by scoopsontherun

The American Heart Association Wall Street Run is my anniversary race. It was the very first race I participated in as a runner. It’s always crowded, the streets are narrow, and it can be hit or miss with Wall Street … Continue reading →

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82GO

Posted on May 28, 2012 by scoopsontherun

When I was in Miami at the end of January for the half marathon we were given these little pouches of water and a lesson in how to use them as they were going to be used along the course. … Continue reading →

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Sweat

Posted on May 27, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I grew up in the desert and have a creation fondness for warm (or hot) weather. Growing up I remember playing in soccer tournaments in the middle of summer in the afternoon when the temps were in the low 100s. … 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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Healthy Kidney 10k

Posted on May 12, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Today was my last race/long run before the Brooklyn Half Marathon. I didn’t have a specific goal mind given that I’m supposed to be cutting down on the miles a bit this week. I mainly just wanted to keep my … 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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