Tag Archives: Running

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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A Morning Run

Posted on March 7, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I have always been amazed and somewhat in awe of those runners who can get up super early in the morning and go running and then actually go to work after. I wonder what time these people actually have to … 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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Meds

Posted on February 15, 2012 by scoopsontherun

When I was training for the marathon this past year I read another blog (can’t remember which one) where they compared running to a manic depressive person. Some days running takes its meds and some days it doesn’t. I always … Continue reading →

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CSI: Miami Half Marathon

Posted on February 2, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I could use some help from Horatio, Calleigh, Delko, and Natalia. I need them to find what little speed I have for these destination races disappears to. For the third time in a row I have had my slowest times … Continue reading →

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Thoughts

Posted on January 29, 2012 by scoopsontherun

I ran the Miami Half Marathon today, but before I post my race recap I thought I would share some of the things I was thinking about while running. Not in any particular order. 1. Why do women have to … Continue reading →

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Badassery

Posted on January 24, 2012 by scoopsontherun

My Miami countdown has begun. I have confirmed my seats on my flight, made the other necessary travel arrangements, and ripped a bunch of DVDs for my iPad (These were off DVDs that I legally own, I would never rip … Continue reading →

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It’s Winter – Maybe

Posted on January 17, 2012 by scoopsontherun

Well, it’s finally cold here in New York. Mother Nature told me in a rather stern manner that I could no longer wear shorts on my long runs. She broke my heart. This past week was rather jam packed and … Continue reading →

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