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Tag Archives: training
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
Posted in NYC Marathon, Race Recap, Races, running
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
Posted in NYC Marathon, Race Recap, Races, running
Tagged Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, NYRR Mini 10k, Running, training
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Brooklyn Half Marathon Recap
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
Posted in Half Marathons, Races, running
Tagged Brooklyn Half Marathon, NYRR, Running, training
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It’s 5:00 am
Do you know where your runner is? I was determined to get up before the ass crack of dawn and run. So far it’s scoops – 3 vs. 5:00 am – 8. I’m gaining some momentum and hope to close … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, running
Tagged Brooklyn Half Marathon, IT band, ninja runners, 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
Posted in Half Marathons, NYC Marathon, Races, running
Tagged Brooklyn Half Marathon, half marathon, NYC Marathon, NYRR, Running, Scotland 10k, training
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Forced Rest?
Sometimes when you are super busy worrying about other things and you’re not necessarily focused on your running something strange can happen — you get better at running. Since my mother entered the hospital my running has become erratic at … Continue reading
Posted in Half Marathons, Races, running
Tagged Brooklyn Half Marathon, half marathon, Running, training
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