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Random Thoughts Thursday 17
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 17• My Internet was down since Saturday. A Comcast representative came in today and fixed it for me. Whew! How is it possible to feel lost without Internet at home? I did have access on my phone and Sprint but it feels very different doing so on a phone. • My marathon is this Saturday. I am…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 21
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 21Week #21, April 16-22 M Ran 10.76 T Rest W 6.52 TH 2.49 F Ran 2.89 S Ran 5.90 S Ran 2.49 Before I tell you about my week, can we talk about Desi winning The Boston Marathon!!!! Wow, so amazing! I was watching it in my classroom when she was in 2nd place, then I stopped watching (can’t remember…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 16
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 16• Did you watch The Boston Marathon? Wasn’t it simply amazing to see Desi win? This is the best thing I’ve seen about it! Please watch it. And then watch it again. And again. I will keep watching it every day so prepare myself for the Illinois Marathon next Saturday. I’ve met Desi a few times…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 20

Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 20Week #20, April 9-15 M Rest T 3.72 W 6.36 TH 3.62 F Rest S Ran 3.32 S Rest Great day for running but legs felt very tired. I surprised myself and ran a “fast” mile of 11:53. Must remember to run S-L-O-W-E-R now that I am so close to my marathon. I almost skipped my run on Wednesday because…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 15
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 15• My coworkers have been reminding me but we have 37 days left of school. Fun! • This year I will be teaching summer school. I am actually looking forward to it. It is part time (8am-12pm) and goes from June 11-July 6. I will have have the rest of the day to do whatever I want…
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Spring Training Update!
Read this Post: Spring Training Update!Disclaimer: I am promoting these races as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review, find and write race reviews! As you’ve been reading along these past few months, I’m training for the Illinois Marathon on April 28th. I began my training on November 27 (just realized…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 19
Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 19Week #19, April 2-8 M Rest T 3.23 W 2.92 TH 7.24 F Rest S Ran 4.00 S Ran 15.34 Tuesday was a nice 40 minutes of running. I also cut off 3 inches from my hair (feels so much better) and bought card stock paper and pens at Michael’s. I went there to return some ribbon that I…
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Random Thoughts Thursday 14
Read this Post: Random Thoughts Thursday 14• While I’ve been enjoying my Spring Break, I am sad that it will be over soon. One week is not enough time. I want two weeks. 🙂 I just realized that as of yesterday the 4th, we have 2 months left of school. • You know I love Tieks shoes. I have 2 pairs and ordered…
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A+ for March!

Read this Post: A+ for March!Happy to know that March is over. It was a LONG month. Three months done for the year. I am on Spring Break and am excited to be relaxing and plan to do more decluttering…or not. I am still looking for a house and now is the perfect time to get rid of stuff that…
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Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 18

Read this Post: Illinois Marathon Training Recap, Week 18Week #18, March 26-April 1 M Rest T 3.19 W 3.26 TH Rest F 7.35 S Ran 11.68 S Ran 4.00 I took it nice and slow on Tuesday. I was actually very tired and seriously questioned why I was out running. My splits were 12:08, 12:38, 12:32. I almost bought these DD/Saucony Kinvara 4 shoes but they…

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