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Tag Archives: marathon
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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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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Of Toenails and Teenage Wisdom
Hey there – my latest blog post for Life As A Human is up: “Can you tell I’m missing a toenail?” I asked M. the other day. For some reason I consult with my daughter on matters of fashion and … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, pretty shoes, Running, Silliness, training
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Beginning the ascent
Several times in the past three weeks my mouse has hovered over the “submit” button for another fall marathon. Each time, a little voice in my head says: “Wait until after your Half Marathon in May. Don’t you want to … Continue reading
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Tagged British Columbia, Climbing, Half Marathon, hiking, LinkedIn, marathon, motivation, Mystic Beach, passion, Vancouver Island
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Running through time
Last post I fibbed just a little – by omission. I neglected to state my goal for running this year: In 2010 I will run a Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. Gulp. My PB for that race is … Continue reading
Indelicacies
I don’t abandon runs that often. When I do it’s for one of two reasons: illness or injury. After this morning I’m adding #3 to my list — plumbing problems. (Content warning: ladies’ bits discussed further …) Especially if she … Continue reading
Marathoner's Torture Series: Race Day
I finished the Royal Victoria Marathon yesterday with a chip time of 4:42:35. It was unlike anything I’d ever done before. Uncharacteristically my legs stiffened up at the 25 k point, something they never did during long training runs. Until … Continue reading
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Tagged marathon, Marathoners' Torture series, motivation, Royal Victoria Marathon, Running
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