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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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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 with the wind and the driving rain
At 5:30 this morning it was pouring rain and windy in Victoria. Why would that stop me from running? They don’t postpone races until the weather is better, so why postpone a training run because the weather’s bad? It was … 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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What does it take to be a great fitness leader?
Photo by fittpaldi I’ve been back to leading indoor cycling classes at the YMCA lately, and having a blast. I’m very interested in passing on some new drills, picking fun music, and attracting more participants to my class. I want … Continue reading
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Tagged fun, LinkedIn, strength training, Victoria, volunteer, YMCA, YWCA
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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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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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Tagged marathon, marathoners, motivation, sleep, strength training, training
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Wanted: workout buddy
This is the second last week of early morning workouts with Megan at Studio 4. She’s whipped me into shape, but I can’t afford her after this session, ending next week,just prior to my birthday. Gotta admit, I don’t know … Continue reading
Marathoners’ Torture #1: 10-step guide for bathing in ice.
An evening ritual of bathing my feet in ice in order to prevent injury. Continue reading
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Tagged Battlestar Galactica, BSG, Dexter, Duane Banman, Google, high heels, ice, LinkedIn, long run, marathon, marathoners, Marathoners' Torture series, massage therapy, Michael C. Hall, plantar fasciitis, podiatrist, pretty shoes, race, Running, sctoch, strength training, strethching, tequila, triathletes, triathlon, Twitter, wine
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