Author Archives: melinda

obsessions and joy

Posted on May 24, 2013 by melinda

Here’s the truth: I love what I do – perhaps, sometimes, too much. My average day involves me getting out of bed, writing for awhile, eat lunch, write, go for a run, write. It’s the best job in the world, … Continue reading →

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treadmill dance

Posted on May 15, 2013 by melinda

Something to make you smile:

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Laura’s Run

Posted on May 13, 2013 by melinda

Last weekend I ran a memorial 5k, Laura’s Run, hosted in honor of a 16-year-old girl who was killed by a drunk driver. This run was also a free run. I was very impressed overall. I know that hosting a … Continue reading →

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independence park trot

Posted on May 13, 2013 by melinda

I had this whole post written out and then I accidentally deleted it. Doh. I held out before writing my race recap of the Independence Park Trot because I still have not been able to get my official time. I … Continue reading →

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new motivations

Posted on May 1, 2013 by melinda

Sometimes I’m not sure what to say on here. I have another 5k this weekend. I’m feeling quite optimistic for a sub-40:00 time, particularly since I ran 40:07 in the one 5k I ran a month ago, and this 5k will … Continue reading →

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it’s over!!

Posted on April 19, 2013 by melinda

Boston police capture second marathon shooting suspect after tense standoff So much on my mind tonight. Perhaps tomorrow I will write more.

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Boston

Posted on April 16, 2013 by melinda

Today I ran 3.4 miles in memory of Boston:              

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two so-so runs

Posted on April 9, 2013 by melinda

I went for a run yesterday and today. Both runs were very “meh”. They weren’t “bad”, exactly, but they weren’t very good either. My legs were just not in the mood for it. So I’m taking tomorrow as a recovery … Continue reading →

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eagle egg 5k race recap

Posted on April 6, 2013 by melinda

Wow, this was a really good morning. I ran the Eagle Egg 5k today. These thoughts might be a bit scattered, but here goes. I didn’t sleep well last night. I don’t know why but it seems that I can … Continue reading →

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strangely sore legs

Posted on April 4, 2013 by melinda

A strange observation… Last week, three days in a row, I ran 2.5 miles. I was not really sore, even after those challenging runs. Two days ago (Tuesday) and today, I walked Sadie the super-puppy for 3.5 miles. Though the … Continue reading →

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