Monthly Archives: August 2011

hills and treadmills

Posted on August 31, 2011 by melinda

Be careful what you wish for! Yesterday, after my fantastic run, I complained to my sister about how I wasn’t sore, and I was kinda sorry that my legs are apparently getting strong enough that I don’t get sore much … Continue reading →

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yoga and running

Posted on August 30, 2011 by melinda

Ahhh, Tuesday. I love Tuesday but sometimes I also hate Tuesday. Tuesday is the day I wake up earliest- 4:15 or 4:30 am- to go to a yoga class at 5:30. I love the yoga class and so I love … Continue reading →

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Hawk Suspected In Attack On Jogger – Kansas City News Story – KMBC Kansas City

Posted on August 25, 2011 by melinda

This is crazy! Not far from where I live, it is believed that a HAWK attacked a jogger! I know there are a lot of hawks and falcons around here, and in fact I’ve seen many of them while I’m … Continue reading →

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busy, but doing remarkably well

Posted on August 24, 2011 by melinda

I could really use more time. I’ve been doing so much work lately that updating this site has fallen on the priority list. But the good news is that I’m still exercising… still working out… and honestly doing surprisingly well. … Continue reading →

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no excuses! grace wanjiru, walking to gold…

Posted on August 19, 2011 by melinda

Proof that there’s something for everyone willing to work hard! Grace Wanjiru is a world champion 5,000m race walker. The Standard | Online Edition :: Walking for gold.

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monday madness, hills, and a PR!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by melinda

It’s been crazy lately, but today I’m quite happy. I had to work a lot over the weekend, and was unable to exercise. Since I was not able to exercise over the weekend, I decided to push myself today. Now … Continue reading →

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busy busy days!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by melinda

Where does the time go? Seriously- where does the time go? This week, I have been INCREDIBLY busy with work. That’s a good thing, but the result has been that my websites have been woefully neglected!! I HAVE done a … Continue reading →

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lights, sirens, and nighttime runs

Posted on August 6, 2011 by melinda

I was originally planning to swim today, but woke up with a sore shoulder. (I blame it on my strength training last Thursday- I’ve been doing more and more pushups. They’re wimpy pushups, but they’re working my arms nonetheless!) Tonight … Continue reading →

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warrior dash, heat stroke, and death

Posted on August 4, 2011 by melinda

A few days ago (last Sunday), a local man died from complications related to heat stroke after participating in the Warrior Dash here in Kansas City. Yesterday, the local news stations interviewed his family, who were understandably upset and questioned … Continue reading →

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today at the gym

Posted on August 3, 2011 by melinda

Today’s run was a bit shorter than I’d planned, but that’s ok. Right after I got to the gym today, I ran into an old friend and we spent a few minutes chatting, which cut into my running time, but … Continue reading →

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