Author Archives: melinda
the magic number
I had several thoughts I wanted to write about today, but right now I can only think of one thing: Gee whiz, I’m tired. I’ve been keeping up with my training plan, of which I’m very proud, and today my … Continue reading
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snow, the obstacle
I wanna run. It snowed overnight (two or three inches), and as a result my mother (a teacher) was home for a snow day. The temperature is warm enough for a run (around 31-32 degrees), but at the same time, … Continue reading
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the farmer’s blow
First of all, yay me for getting outside today- it was COLD and WINDY! 28 degrees Fahrenheit, with winds blowing 20mph and gusting to 30. I guess that’s still not as cold as it gets other years, but it still … Continue reading
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my latest training plan
This year, in preparation for the upcoming Rock the Parkway half marathon, I am really, seriously following a training plan. It’s not that I’ve never used a training plan before, but I’ve always “bent” them quite a bit- maybe, adjusting … Continue reading
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feeling better, hopefully!
I am pleased to report that I am largely feeling better. I was able to get out for a run today (3.05 miles), and it felt great. I couldn’t run at the same level I was at before I got … Continue reading
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still sniffly
Heh. This stinking cold has just moved in and won’t go away. I’m daring to hope that I’m getting better, but this isn’t the first time I’ve felt that way. My nose is running and blowing, and I’m still coughing, … Continue reading
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an ode to benadryl
Benadryl is so awesome. Usually it doesn’t do much to make me drowsy, but yesterday evening I was sneezing literally every few seconds. I took 2 benadryls for the antihistamine, just because I couldn’t stand to sneeze any more, and … Continue reading
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back in the (analog?) saddle
Achoo. What a weird cold. I still don’t feel terribly bad. I woke up this morning with a cough- not too bad, but annoying. At some point during the day, the cough improved and was replaced with frequent sneezing and … Continue reading
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coughs, colds, and crashing computers
Cough. I’m getting over a cold. Yesterday I managed 3.5 miles- not as long as I’d hoped, and definitely not a fast pace, but not bad either when I consider that my throat was rather dry and uncomfortable. Today was … Continue reading
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reluctantly resting
I reallyreallyreally wanna run today. It’s absolutely GORGEOUS outside (today’s high temperature is supposed to be in the 60s F!!), plus it’s just FUN. Plus my sleep’s been a bit off, and I know that a workout would fix that … Continue reading
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