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Queen City Marathon: how to help a runner
Queen City Marathon day is one week away – September 12! I have done all the training (including a couple of long runs when I was in Regina over the summer) and I’ve been tapering for two weeks already. I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, motivation, Queen City Marathon, racing, Regina, Running, Saskatchewan, strength training, support, taper
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Help for a lonely runner?
My longest run before the marathon is coming up on Saturday. I have to admit I’m a little apprehensive about it, because it will be a 32k solo run — about 3 and a half hours for me; it really … Continue reading
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Tagged companionship, Lochside Trail, long run, marathon, Running, Sidney, solo, training, Victoria
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Homestretch to my second marathon
Only one more month until the Queen City marathon! This race is so much different from my first marathon. I’m still deeply committed, training is going well this year (dare I say better than last year?) – but that added … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, Running, training
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My second job
Did I simply forget how tiring it is to train for a full marathon? Or could it be the extra weekly run and two extra boot camp sessions per week that have me begging for mercy? Take a little from … Continue reading
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Tagged fatigue, LinkedIn, marathon, motivation, passion, Running, strength training, tired, training
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RTT Week 3; plus – a new triathlete is formed!
It’s going to be a beautiful week in Victoria, and I’ve had a lot of interest in Running for the Truly Terrified (RTT). For the past two weeks I’ve been joined by Scott and Derek. This week my hairdresser Marion … Continue reading
Running for the Truly Terrified
Many of you tell me I inspire you and you want to run (for the first time, or to get started again), but you are Truly Terrified. You don’t think you can keep up with me. You think you’ll embarrass … Continue reading
Race report: Oak Bay Half Marathon
First, the quick recap: Official time: 2:08:04 Personal best by 4:20 (previous PB 2:12:24) By any measure, that’s a huge jump in performance. Why am I not really satisfied? (Or more importantly – I’m feeling guilty about not being satisfied … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, meditation, motivation, Oak Bay, punishment, race report, rewards, Running, self-talk, sport psychology
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Half Marathon playlist
I don’t usually listen to music while running – I’m considering it today during the Oak Bay Half Marathon. I might need something extra to keep me running at 5:40 average pace per kilometre for two hours! If I do, … Continue reading
Running with depression
I am thinking the sudden appearance of BigD in my life last week has this silver lining: I’m not nervous about running the Oak Bay Half Marathon tomorrow. I’m not nearly as excited as I was my two races last … Continue reading
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Tagged buddhism, detachment, Four Noble Truths, Half Marathon, meditation, Oak Bay, Running, zen
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Five steps to feeling better, at least for today
How to feel better and gently manage BigD in five steps: Show up. Getting out of bed is half the battle. If you count victory #1 at 7:30 a.m. you’re off to a good start. Even if you have to … Continue reading
