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Time to Register for the More/fitness Women’s Half Marathon

Tomorrow I’m registering for the More/fitness Women’s Half Marathon! This will be my 5th half marathon. I’ve covered 1,700 miles (estimated steps: 2.7 million) training and running the past 4 half...

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Alex’s First 5K

My son Alex… He never ceases to surprise me.  Today we arrived at a 5K event for the LIFE Runners in Washington DC.  Alex would walk or even ride his bike to help me train for past races, but has never...

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Defy the “No Travel” Advisory and Run Anyway!

Today – more snow…at 4 am there was 4 inches on the ground with 4 or 5 more coming. Doesn’t matter.  Today, I run anyway… (Photo credit – fitnessnycblog.com) …On the treadmill.  Not my favorite thing...

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We Are Always Ready for A Snow Day…

Early spring snow today. Snow Storm “Virgil” dropped about 8 or 9 inches of snow but is melting fast. I gave my knees a break from running and did other things. Rocco di Spiritos Shrimp Paella with...

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Training Time Again

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Your Run Is Calling…

We had our group run Saturday… I love getting together with the local LIFE Runners. We gathered at the MO State Capital which also has the monument to the Ten Commandments on the grounds.  The monument...

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Consistency…Run No Matter What

It’s all about running over and over again.  Consistency, it is the game changer.  To have the discipline to push through other stuff and get out there to run.  That makes all the difference. Where do...

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I Run with a Pack

This is (some of) my local running group.  Proud of them.  Great friends and team mates.   We had our monthly training run (3 miles) today.  It was a warm one but the park offered some nice shade.   We...

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Long Run = Hard Work

Yesterday I ran my longest stretch in 5 months…10 miles.  Even though I’ve run further in the past, it was still hard. It’s suppose to be. For me,  there are 3 stages to each of my long runs… Stage 1....

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Do You Have What It Takes to Run A Half or Full Marathon

I was talking with a friend of mine recently and he asked, “What does it take to run a [half] marathon?  This is what I told him. 1. It takes the vision to see yourself doing it and the courage to to...

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Feed Your Spirit

There’s something about the peace of the morning and the cool air that is nourishing.  The added benefit of a foggy morning gives way to some of the most beautiful sights, like the sun coming up over...

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Lower Back Pain – The Fix

Over this past year, I’ve struggled with lower back pain.  I noticed when I get out of the car or stand up from sitting position, that I have to give my lower back time to adjust before standing...

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