Monthly Archives: April 2010
Tapering and Cheescake
It’s taper week! which means less exercise and a huge appetite. ugh. This is supposed to be the week of recovery for you body. A chance for your body to catch it’s breath before the race. Tapering is always frustrating … Continue reading
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Smiley Cookie
So the Pittsburgh Marathon is a week from today, and there are a lot of reasons why I’m running: to compete with myself, body and mind; seek accomplishment for all of my mishaps – my sense of purging. It’ll also … Continue reading
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Race Photos and Sunday Dinner
Race photos are never the best, but they’re fun nonetheless. Runners World had a funny blog post about them a few months ago. I’ll have to go back and try to find it. Well Cherry Blossom photos are available, but … Continue reading
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Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Part II
Continued… I was so shocked to see my friend that I just sort of stood there dumbfounded for a moment. Out of thousands of runners the two of us ended up right next to each other. I usually like to … Continue reading
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Cherry Blossom 10 Miler- Part 1
I ran the Cherry Blssom 10 miler this past Sunday. And it was amazing! I finished in 1:24:18 and am more than thrilled. But first, a GIANT thank you to Lauren who transfered her bib to me. I’m so hapy I … Continue reading
‘Twas the Night Before Cherry Blossom 10 miler
The Cherry Blossom 10 miler is tomorrow morning and I’m getting really excited. Despite driving from Pittsburgh to DC this morning, then having to get on the metro immediately to pick up my bib at the expo downtown, I am … Continue reading
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