Monthly Archives: September 2010

today’s run, 24 Hour Fitness

This morning I ran 3.05 miles in 50 minutes. Kudos to me for actually getting out of bed even though I did NOT feel like it! I’m fighting a lot of burnout lately. I was thinking that my problem was … Continue reading

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swimming, athlete quote

No running today. 800m swim in 30min. Definitely more relaxed- yesterday’s run was hard, and I knew today had  to be easier. Tomorrow I’m debating between a long run and hitting the weight room. I feel like I need to … Continue reading

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confessions of an amateur

This morning, I had a great run, and I had a great runner’s high from that run. But now I’ve come down from that runner’s high and back into “reality”… Truth is, it’s easy to post about what I’m doing … Continue reading

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hilly triumph

Today I ran 3.5 hilly miles. Almost the same route as yesterday. But unlike yesterday’s workout, today’s workout was fantastic. So much of it is mental. I mean, I had to push myself today, for sure. But at the same … Continue reading

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weekly wrap-up, 9-26-10

Monday- swimming, 500 meters Tuesday- running, 2.5 miles, 38min & dog walking, 1.35 miles, 25min Wednesday- running, 2.5 miles, 30min & dog walking, 2 miles, 40min Thursday- dog walking, 1 mile, 20 minutes Friday- running, 2.5 miles, 30min & dog … Continue reading

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good run/bad run

This morning, I intentionally chose a route for my run that was very hilly. I know I need to build up my ability on hills. About a half mile into the run, I ran into a chatty neighbor. She’s a … Continue reading

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rest day

No running today. No real workout even. Trying to save up my legs for tomorrow. I’m thinking about attempting a fartlek run in the morning. I’m extraordinarily tempted to buy a pair of $100 running shoes from my local running … Continue reading

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crossing the line between running and insanity

*edit: I wrote this last night and just discovered that it didn’t publish last night.* This afternoon, I was bored and had the strange urge to run. So I did. I think that means I’ve officially crossed the line into … Continue reading

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shoe shopping

It’s so, so unfair. The shoes that are amazing, that make my heart skip a beat and my feet go “ahhh”, the really comfortable shoes that are so nice… also cost $100. Why oh why can’t I find really comfortable … Continue reading

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2 mile run, dog walking

I overslept today. It was frustrating. I WANT to be able to wake up early and run, but I am just fighting the night owl in me every day. Luckily, even though it was a bit later, the weather was … Continue reading

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