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G’bye Humid DC, Hello Hilly ‘burgh
It’s been a very busy few weeks, and I imagine it will only continue to become more hectic in my life. So I’ll do my best to update this blog, but it might be a bit sporadic. Pete and I … Continue reading
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Shoes. OMG. Shoes
Got my race photos back! I’m beet red in them, but for the most part I don’t think I look as bad as I know I felt. Pete took a video of me finishing, and even in that I look … Continue reading
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Pittsburgh Half Marathon Race Report
Well, this was quite a race. It was a run that I didn’t prepare for. Not in the sense that I didn’t train enough. It was a mental race. I’m not quite sure if I won or lost it actually. … Continue reading
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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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Learning the Ropes of Taping
So it’s no secret that I’m a big fan of KT Tape. My PT taped me many times, and I was taped up before the Marine Corps Marathon at the KT Tape booth (the guy there taped me 100 times … Continue reading
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The Difference a Year Makes
I find that swimming is a good place to think, and so Thursday night, while doing my weekly laps in the pool, I thought to myself “wow, I’m such a better runner now than I was last year when I ran … Continue reading
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Gift Wrap-up
Since I wrote a post about what I wanted for Christmas, I figured I ought to write a little follow up post. Well wouldn’t you believe it, I must have been really good this year because I got everything on … Continue reading
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Video: MCM ’09 post-race Interview With Me, Chapped Lips and All
So I’m not completely sure why I’m sharing this, because it’s going to cause me more embarassment than anything else, but I’m proud of my boy and I’m grateful for him coming to all my races and supporting me. Even … Continue reading
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Riding v. Running: Part 1
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the parallels between riding and running, and they may seem like two completly different sports – and they are – but I’m begining to notice similarities: horse shows and race, the importance of … Continue reading
