Tag Archives: Race a Month in 2011

Fitness Friday – The I DID IT!! Edition

When I sat down in December 2010 to right out my 2011 goals, there was a little part of me that didn’t think they would happen. It was more of a self-confidence issue than a practical issue. I based my … Continue reading

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Jingle Bell 8k Race Recap

From the moment I decided to do this race, I had mixed feelings about it. It was “just a club race” so there was no packet pick up or anything…you just show up the morning of, write a check, and … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday – Catching Up

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks here, best summarized in bullet form… We kicked off Thanksgiving with all of us doing some form of race Thursday morning. Dave and Emma ran the 1k, and as they crossed the finish … Continue reading

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October 2011 Goals

How are there only two months left in 2011? I find that unbelievable. I think I’m kind of mentally done with my 2011 goals. It’s been a long year. I feel like they are stale and I’m ready to move … Continue reading

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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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Columbus Half Marathon Race Recap

I seriously cannot believe that it’s been more than a week since the Columbus Half Marathon. It seemed like it was looming for sooooooo long, and now it’s just… Over. There’s so much to tell. (WARNING: VERY LONG POST AHEAD) … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday – The NINE DAYS Edition

The half marathon is only 9 days away. NINE DAYS!! How did that happen? I feel like I’m ready for the race. As long as my knee holds up, that is. It was totally fine on my 9 mile run … Continue reading

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August/September 2011 Goals

Why oh why does it seem like time is going so much faster lately? I went to write my wrap up for August and realized that it was the middle of September. So I just decided to wait. OR, I … Continue reading

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Fitness Friday – The Chugging Along Edition

I’m all done with triathlons for this year! Will everyone please breathe a collective sigh of relief with me? SIGH!! Now, I’ve switched my full focus to the 1/2 marathon which is in two weeks. Holy crap. I’m a little … Continue reading

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YMCA Women’s Only Sprint Triathlon Recap

Going into this race, my mind was in a strange place. Have you ever had so much going on that you choose not to do ANYTHING? That’s kind of where I was for a good part of September. I was … Continue reading

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