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New running shoes
Read this Post: New running shoesI love Asics! My first pair of running shoes were Asics. I went to Fleet Feet on the advice of some friends. I tried on a few pairs and walked away with a pair of Asics Cumulus. Oh my! I…
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Funky mode!
Read this Post: Funky mode!For the last couple of days I have been whining and complaining because I’ve been too tired and lazy to resume my marathon training for the Hartford Marathon on October 15. I was feeling sorry for myself that I even…
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Hello Mexico and South America!
Read this Post: Hello Mexico and South America!I had never been hiking and this past month I had this experience. It was a lot more difficult than I had ever imagined. I mean, I had participated in several 3 Day Walks to raise money for breast cancer…
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Hiking and NO running!!!!
Read this Post: Hiking and NO running!!!!I was out of the country (Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru). Awesome time and I will post pictures soon. However, now I am concerned because I did not run at all. I mean NADA. Just hiked. I am worried about how…
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Marathon Training
Read this Post: Marathon TrainingHello friends! I have been MIA but am glad to say I am back. Yesterday was my last day of school! Yay!!! No more kids for 2 months but I know that I will miss my kids. But anyway, now…
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PR and PR
Read this Post: PR and PRYes, that is exactly what I did! I have a PR in my last two races. The first one was the Alivio y Salud Run for Health 5K on Saturday, May 21. This year was my third time running this…
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How do you run AGAINST the wind?
Read this Post: How do you run AGAINST the wind?I know Chicago is called “The Windy City” for obvious reasons. We also have some silly and crazy weather…hot for four days and then cold and rainy for two days. Yesterday’s race was the worst race day ever. Originally I…
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Run to Remember 5K
Read this Post: Run to Remember 5KYay! A great race today but the weather was OK. It was not cold nor hot but it was a little bit windy. My goal was to beat 32:03 and I am so happy to say that I finished the…
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2011 Wrigley Start Early 5K and 10K
Read this Post: 2011 Wrigley Start Early 5K and 10KIt was a great day for a race yesterday. However, I must confess that I almost did not make it to the race because I was just so tired. I like going to races in which I can take the…
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CARA Lakefront 10 Miler
Read this Post: CARA Lakefront 10 MilerI did this race on Saturday, April 16 and finished in 1:49. I am somewhat happy with my time. You see last year I finished this race in 1:47:57. My last two races I have finished in about 1 minute…
I was a late bloomer to this running craziness. One of my coworkers would always talk to me about… Read more ›
