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Tag Archives: Marathoners’ Torture series
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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I’m not going to lie to you. Marathon training is hard. I wasn’t stiff after Saturday’s 2 hour 40 minute run, I felt great. Then I went for a run on Monday. I had some stress to peel off, so … Continue reading
Marathoner's torture: finding balance
Whose idea was it to move house in the middle of training for a marathon? Or try and begin a new relationship? I’m moved, but still have no sofa, bed for my daughter, end tables, living room lamp or desk … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative, fatigue, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, motivation, Running, sleep, training, zen
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Marathoner's Torture Series #3 – 3 lame – and 4 great – sacrifices of a marathon runner
Marathon training is consistent, disciplined and only for the truly motivated, or bat s**t crazy. I haven’t decided which camp I’m in. Here are some lame and not-so-lame things marathon runners give up in their quest for the finisher’s medal: … Continue reading
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Marathoners’ Torture #2: 3 ways marathoners use other sport equipment.
Golf balls are not for slicing. This is how marathoners use them when they’re not actually hooking into the forest Continue reading
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Tagged ball, golf, injury, LinkedIn, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, prevention, tennis, treadmill
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Marathoners’ Torture #1: 10-step guide for bathing in ice.
An evening ritual of bathing my feet in ice in order to prevent injury. Continue reading
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Tagged Battlestar Galactica, BSG, Dexter, Duane Banman, Google, high heels, ice, LinkedIn, long run, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, massage therapy, Michael C. Hall, plantar fasciitis, podiatrist, pretty shoes, race, Running, sctoch, strength training, strethching, tequila, triathletes, triathlon, Twitter, wine
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