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Category Archives: Running
Clockblocking: real runners don’t need an explanation
Just found this site: clockblocking.com. I hadn’t heard the term clock blocking before but as soon as I saw it I knew IMMEDIATELY what it meant. Let me explain via a story. Last fall I was recovering from injury and … Continue reading
How to enjoy a marathon
I haven’t blogged much about it, but I have been training for the past 4 months for my third marathon: May 1 in Vancouver. My first marathon was a triumphant 4:42:24 finish. My second attempt ended at the 15k mark … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, racing, Running, Vancouver
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It’s not about me this year
Well, sorta kinda it is about me, but it’s really not. I’ve signed up to be a volunteer pace group leader at a Frontrunners marathon running clinic, starting January 12 and leading up to the 40th BMO Vancouver Marathon May … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, motivation, passion, run clinic, Running, training, YMCA
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Race Report: GoodLife Victoria Marathon 8k, Oct 10, 2010
Goal: finish the race healthy and pain-free in an hour or so. I was plagued by phantom popliteum pain all week leading up to the race. (Plus the need to carb-load, even though this is not a long-distance race!–Old habits … Continue reading
I’m a Marythoner
This year I’ve decided to kick my running up a notch by raising cash for the Mount St. Mary’s Hospital foundation. I’m running on the “Marythoners” team for the 8k division of the Victoria Marathon Oct 10. As you know … Continue reading
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Tagged friends, fun, fundraising, LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, motivation, Running, Victoria
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Getting over DNF heartbreak – Part II
Last post I asked “How do I get over a DNF heartbreak?” after I had to pull out of the Queen City Marathon because of injury. I didn’t get too many responses, though I appreciated the messages I got: that … Continue reading
How to get over a DNF heartbreak: part I
I came off the Queen City Marathon course at the 15k mark with injury to my left upper calf: the “popper” muscle I call it (popliteus). I had been for a run last Monday when I developed a tight calf … Continue reading
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Tagged Did Not Finish, disappointment, DNF, heartbreak, injury, LinkedIn, marathon, Queen City Marathon, racing, recovery, Regina, Running, Saskatchewan
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Digging down for my marathon spirit
Spirit has fifty times the strength and staying power of brawn and muscle. Here’s the deal: I’m boarding a plane to Regina this afternoon and I’m running a marathon there on Sunday. Here’s the catch: I’m limping. Here’s the story: … Continue reading
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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