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Tag Archives: racing
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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Clockblocking: real runners don’t need an explanation
Just found this site: clockblocking.com. I hadn’t heard the term clock blocking before but as soon as I saw it I knew IMMEDIATELY what it meant. Let me explain via a story. Last fall I was recovering from injury and … Continue reading
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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Race Report: GoodLife Victoria Marathon 8k, Oct 10, 2010
Goal: finish the race healthy and pain-free in an hour or so. I was plagued by phantom popliteum pain all week leading up to the race. (Plus the need to carb-load, even though this is not a long-distance race!–Old habits … Continue reading
How to get over a DNF heartbreak: part I
I came off the Queen City Marathon course at the 15k mark with injury to my left upper calf: the “popper” muscle I call it (popliteus). I had been for a run last Monday when I developed a tight calf … Continue reading
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Tagged Did Not Finish, disappointment, DNF, heartbreak, injury, LinkedIn, marathon, Queen City Marathon, racing, recovery, Regina, Running, Saskatchewan
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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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