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Tag Archives: Running
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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Bring It!
Looking forward (?) to tonight’s first “official”run with the Steveston Athletic Association training for the BMO Half Marathon in May. Rainfall warning and strong winds expected. Lovely! I remember a question from a participant at the start of training for … Continue reading
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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A request and a Happy Thanksgiving
I’m awfully lucky, in the hustle of getting ready to move to Vancouver and the bustle of getting ready to run a half marathon and eat a delicious dinner this weekend, that I am healthy, happy and surrounded by people … Continue reading
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Tagged calendar, fundraising, marathon, Mount St Mary's, philanthropy, Running
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Friends Sunday: David Marlor
David is a Boston-qualified marathon runner (that means he’s fast) who came to Canada as a teenager with the thickest British accent you could imagine (think Coronation Street) and only decades later can we all understand him. Ok I’m joking. … Continue reading
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Tagged David Marlor, friendship, Grouse Grind, hugs, marathon, Running
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The prize for the most hellish running injury goes to…
PLANTAR FASCIITIS ladies and gentleman! A big thumbs down for this nastiest little injury you never want to experience. It sneaks up on you literally at night. You wake up in the morning with a twinge of heel pain. It … Continue reading
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Tagged Half Marathon, injury, LinkedIn, Running, training
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The lion ate my running data
I’m a running geek without full use of her technology. I’m trying not to panic… I upgraded to Mac OS X Lion last week. All was well, until I took my Garmin Forerunner 405: a runner’s watch equipped with GPS … Continue reading
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Tagged data, Forerunner 405, Garmin, Running, statistics, technology, training
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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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