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Tag Archives: Running
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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When did blogging about running become not so fresh and new?
I had a great hill run this morning. I felt strong and powerful, running in the dark with my headlamp in the light rain. I didn’t charge the hills, just tried to keep a steady pace and keep running over … Continue reading
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
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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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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Help for a lonely runner?
My longest run before the marathon is coming up on Saturday. I have to admit I’m a little apprehensive about it, because it will be a 32k solo run — about 3 and a half hours for me; it really … Continue reading
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Tagged companionship, Lochside Trail, long run, marathon, Running, Sidney, solo, training, Victoria
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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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Running for the Truly Terrified
Many of you tell me I inspire you and you want to run (for the first time, or to get started again), but you are Truly Terrified. You don’t think you can keep up with me. You think you’ll embarrass … Continue reading