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How not to recover from a marathon

I’m not running. Yes, it sucks, but I hope it’s only for a couple of weeks. Lesson learned: do not try to get back into running too soon after a marathon. My first post-marathon run was a slow, easy half … Continue reading

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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

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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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