Category Archives: running

the magic number

Posted on February 17, 2012 by melinda

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

Posted on February 13, 2012 by melinda

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

Posted on February 10, 2012 by melinda

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

Posted on February 9, 2012 by melinda

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!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by melinda

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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back in the (analog?) saddle

Posted on February 3, 2012 by melinda

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

Posted on February 2, 2012 by melinda

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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spring races and the Amy Thompson run

Posted on January 29, 2012 by melinda

Trying to blog, but I’m watching this Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, and it’s very distracting! Lately I’ve been in the process of planning my spring racing schedule. Last year I ran two half marathons in the spring, after a … Continue reading →

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sore legs, happy feet

Posted on January 25, 2012 by melinda

I am tired. And happy. Today was a busy day. I spent a large chunk of the day volunteering at church- longer than I’d intended but it was worth it. I got a LOT of work done and was just … Continue reading →

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three toasty miles

Posted on January 16, 2012 by melinda

I ran 3.05 miles in 36 minutes today. That’s an 11:48 pace. Also, it was a toasty 56 degrees Fahrenheit when I ran. I wore a tank top and shorts, and wasn’t cold at all!

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