Monthly Archives: September 2011

running, working, racing, eating

Posted on September 30, 2011 by melinda

I feel like I should say something, but I am TIRED tonight and my mind is struggling to string words together. Solution: bullets. I ran today. 3.5 miles in 52 minutes, give or take. Possibly less, as I was sidetracked … Continue reading →

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Waves knock down bikers, joggers — in Chicago

Posted on September 30, 2011 by melinda

Waves knock down bikers, joggers — in Chicago – Local News – Chicago, IL – msnbc.com. I would love to live in Chicago, if only because I would LOVE to be able to run along the coast of Lake Michigan … Continue reading →

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kansas city zoo 2011 race recap

Posted on September 20, 2011 by melinda

I’m learning so much about myself through all this running… Prior to the race, I had to fight a bad case of nerves, those pre-race butterflies that never seem to go away! But I’m also learning that the less I … Continue reading →

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nerves!!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by melinda

Ahhh, the pre-race nerves… I’ve focused rather obsessively this week on work- I’m in the process of writing another book, and I’ve spent a lot of my time and mental energy focusing on that story. But as the race gets … Continue reading →

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“tiny” triathlete

Posted on September 16, 2011 by melinda

Tiny robot to attempt Hawaii Ironman triathlon – Technology & science – Future of Technology – msnbc.com.

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the anti-race push, finding mantras and meaning to press on

Posted on September 14, 2011 by melinda

I have a race in just a few days. This is a very exciting and very good thing. But I’m noticing an odd quirk in myself… It seems that the closer I get to most races, the less I want … Continue reading →

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ultimate distraction

Posted on September 12, 2011 by melinda

Honestly I’ve been distracted lately. It’s irritating. I am a writer, and sometimes when I’m hit by a shot of inspiration, I can’t focus on anything else until I get my thoughts on paper. Everything else in my life suffers. … Continue reading →

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intense headaches and mild soreness

Posted on September 8, 2011 by melinda

The past couple of days have been CRAZY. Monday night/Tuesday morning, I was basically sick. I woke up an hour after I’d gone to bed with an absolutely monstrous headache. It was honestly really scary. For starters, I typically do … Continue reading →

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3.1 miles today, Kansas City zoo run in 12 days

Posted on September 5, 2011 by melinda

It’s hard to focus tonight, which is a good thing in a roundabout way. I really am that tired! This afternoon I ran 3.1 miles in 43 minutes. The weather cooled off, and it was very pleasant! I’m hoping for … Continue reading →

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slow run, inability to cross train?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by melinda

Wow, I’m really tired today. I woke up early, which (for me) is really good in itself. After an hour or so, when I was a bit more awake, and partially due to some encouragement on Twitter and Facebook, I … Continue reading →

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