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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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Running with children
I love a running group: meeting new people, finding out why they run, what they do besides running, what motivates them. It makes the hours and the effort float by effortlessly. One new running buddy is a woman with two … Continue reading
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Tagged children, exercise with children, grandchild, Half Marathon, Running, sleep, time management, training
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Streaming consciousness
When the rain moistens the streets and the leaves limp and slick underfoot threaten banana-peel humility I slap on a headlamp and chase the drops falling in its beam of light. Three workouts in 36 hours. Not enough to outrun … Continue reading
Marathoner's torture: finding balance
Whose idea was it to move house in the middle of training for a marathon? Or try and begin a new relationship? I’m moved, but still have no sofa, bed for my daughter, end tables, living room lamp or desk … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative, fatigue, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, motivation, Running, sleep, training, zen
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Race report: the 5% solution
First off: I ran a personal best 2:12:24 in the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon yesterday. I am proud of my accomplishment and I can safely say I left it all on the race course – I had nothing left at … Continue reading
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Tagged Creative, electrolytes, Half Marathon, LinkedIn, motivation, rest, Running, sleep, training
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The Curious Case of Non-Stiffness
When the rain comes (3) Originally uploaded by VeNiVi My long slow run yesterday was 19 kilometres in 2 hours and 10 minutes. It rained the entire time, by the first five km I was thoroughly soaked. At the 1:40 … Continue reading
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Tagged fatigue, friends, marathoners, Running, sleep, strength training, wine
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Marathoner's Torture Series #3 – 3 lame – and 4 great – sacrifices of a marathon runner
Marathon training is consistent, disciplined and only for the truly motivated, or bat s**t crazy. I haven’t decided which camp I’m in. Here are some lame and not-so-lame things marathon runners give up in their quest for the finisher’s medal: … Continue reading
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Tagged friends, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, motivation, Running, sleep, tired, training, triathlon, wine
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11 truths of marathon training
I can’t take credit for this list. Rita (our group leader) just sent them to everyone in our Frontrunners training group. I’ve included my own comments though. TRUTH #1: long runs get you to the finish line. I just love … Continue reading
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