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Tag Archives: motivation
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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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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Skin Deep: a counterpoint
This is a response to “Skin Deep” – a blog post wherein a college instructor outlines his reasons for discouraging his students from getting tattoos. In general, his advice was sound. I think his students are lucky to have him … Continue reading
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Tagged analemma, body modification, Creative, inked, motivation, skepticism, skin art, tattoo
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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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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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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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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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