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Tag Archives: Half Marathon
Runner’s block
“Go big or go home” is not really working for me right now. I’d rather go home. I keep reading about people’s running: someone’s training for Boston, or an ultra, or an Ironman, and I think “I want to do … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, motivation, racing, Running, training, Vancouver
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Shifting goals
Woke up with a sore SI joint this morning. I’ve been afflicted with it since he marathon training last year. I had a good physiotherapist and soldiered on, getting a 3-minute PB. But then things just kind of went to … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative, goal setting, Half Marathon, motivation, Running, strength training
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Bring It!
Looking forward (?) to tonight’s first “official”run with the Steveston Athletic Association training for the BMO Half Marathon in May. Rainfall warning and strong winds expected. Lovely! I remember a question from a participant at the start of training for … Continue reading
A Personal Worst that’s not really a “worst” at all
I ran the GoodLife Fitness Victoria Half Marathon today in 2:21:09, a “Personal Worst.” I am just fine with that – it was my goal in fact, because I am feeling uninjured and wonderful and I have a medal to … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, motivation, Royal Victoria Marathon, Running, training, Victoria
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The prize for the most hellish running injury goes to…
PLANTAR FASCIITIS ladies and gentleman! A big thumbs down for this nastiest little injury you never want to experience. It sneaks up on you literally at night. You wake up in the morning with a twinge of heel pain. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, injury, LinkedIn, Running, training
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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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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
Why I’m not running Vancouver this weekend
Oak Bay Half, here I come! I was excited about running the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon again as recently as Tuesday. Tonight though (Friday), when it’s time to be packing and hydrating and fueling, I’m looking forward to spending a … Continue reading
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Tagged BMO Vancouver Half Marathon, Half Marathon, LinkedIn, motivation, Oak Bay Half Marathon, racing, Running, sleep, tired
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The training is done. It’s all self-talk from here.
I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I will run the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. I … Continue reading