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Fitness Friday – The Running Partner Edition

The Half Marathon is over. My next race is on Thanksgiving Day. I find myself in that weird semi-downtime between monthly races where I want to take a deep breath, but I really can’t because I already have to look … Continue reading

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Run the ‘Hood 5k Recap

Yesterday was a perfect day to run/walk a 5k! We’ve been signed up for quite a while for the Run the ‘Hood Virtual 5k put on by The Sisterhood of the Shrinking Jeans and we were so excited to finally … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday – Hey, guess what!

I’ve mentioned it a few times, but I guess it was just a sentence here or a sentence there. I’ve gotten several people over the last couple of days saying “Hey, I didn’t know you were…” So this shall now … Continue reading

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Handwaving 5k Race Report

There are times when I wish I could come up with wittier titles. At times like these, I tell myself that the less witty titles just prepare you for the super witty titles that will hit you like a ton … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday – DON’T FORGET!

It’s nearly 8:00pm. I’m sitting here on the couch after having dinner out, and I’m all chill and zen and such and BAM!! It hits me. I HAVE A RACE TOMORROW!! This BAM!! has hit me no less than 3,472 … Continue reading

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Fitbloggin’: Part 2 of ? (or Fitness Friday – The Fitbloggin Edition)

Considering how late I went to bed the previous evening, I had a grand total of ZERO expectations for the Fitbloggin’ 5k on Friday morning. Here’s a little list of things I had stacked against me: A head cold I … Continue reading

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Fitbloggin: Post 1 of ?

So I’ve sat and pondered and mulled and stared at a blank screen. For a week and  a half now, this has been the cycle. How much do I share? Do I give a blow by blow? Do I share … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday

My goal to run a race every month is well under way, but turning out to be a bit of a logistical nightmare. It turns out that I’m really busy.  A lot.  Looking at race calendars is starting to get … Continue reading

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Penguin Pace 5k

I have to say that when I first committed to doing one race every month in 2011, I was NOT looking forward to the races in the colder months.  I’m just not a cold weather person. I think that’s one … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday

Every time I get on the treadmill or go out for a run, I get a little stronger. I gain a little more confidence. One thing I have yet to do is run an entire 5k without stopping to walk. … Continue reading

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