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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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RTT Week 3; plus – a new triathlete is formed!
It’s going to be a beautiful week in Victoria, and I’ve had a lot of interest in Running for the Truly Terrified (RTT). For the past two weeks I’ve been joined by Scott and Derek. This week my hairdresser Marion … 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
My dumbest running mistakes
I realized a year ago when I started training for my third Half Marathon that I’m really no newbie when it comes to running. Despite my lack of prowess or natural talent, I’ve been doing it a long time. I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged fuel, mistakes, racing, Running, strength training, undertraining
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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