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2-year runiversary

I took Sadie for a 3-mile walk this morning, and while I was out walking, I realized that today is my runiversary. On May 17, 2010, I decided to run my first 5k. I found the Couch to 5k plan … Continue reading

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back on the track

My sleep schedule has been off this week. It’s not an excuse (at least, not a GOOD excuse), but when my sleep schedule is off, it is twice as hard to fit exercise into my schedule. It doesn’t help that … Continue reading

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sadie and a bunny

Another busy day, but I’m proud to say I made it to the park today. I actually stopped and picked up Sadie to accompany me: I love that dog- even though I usually go slower when she’s with me, she … Continue reading

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the gym vs. the great outdoors

I love my gym. Lovelovelove it. I have a membership at 24 Hour Fitness, and it’s been a totally worthwhile investment. Getting a gym membership convinced me to get healthy, and I’ve been working out on a regular basis since … Continue reading

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back at the gym

I made it to the gym today, and ran 2.75 miles on the treadmill. Go me! It was crazy hot today- 90 degrees Fahrenheit- and I was VERY thankful for my gym membership! I was burnt out on running after the … Continue reading

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half marathon recovery, running a 5k

I’ve been bad this week- not really working out. Truth is, after all that training for the marathon, I’m a bit burnt out. It was a lot of hard work, and I’m just kind of done in. That is actually … Continue reading

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a healing run? go figure

Earlier today I wrote about feeling crummy due to allergies. Tonight I went with my parents to the faux track, unsure if I would feel good enough to do anything more than walk. After 1 lap, I felt good enough … Continue reading

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i actually hope it’s just allergies

Bad news: I’m sick. Worse news: Rock the Parkway is only a week away. Possibly better news: I think this is just allergies. This is good because allergies are treatable, and there’s a decent chance I will be feeling okay … Continue reading

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independence park trot, headaches, ice packs, rock the parkway

Today I signed up for the Independence park trot, a 5k on April 21 that is near my home. It is being sponsored by the Independence Health Department. It will be challenging, I suppose to run a 5k only one … Continue reading

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5 miles, joggingjeans fame

Today’s run was tough. 5 miles, but my legs just weren’t in it. Didn’t help that it was 92 degrees Fahrenheit outside!! I sure hope this weather cools off a bit before the race! In other news, ThereSheRuns achieved a small bit … Continue reading

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