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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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Of Toenails and Teenage Wisdom
Hey there – my latest blog post for Life As A Human is up: “Can you tell I’m missing a toenail?” I asked M. the other day. For some reason I consult with my daughter on matters of fashion and … Continue reading
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Tagged LinkedIn, marathon, pretty shoes, Running, Silliness, training
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Are we tapering yet?
I gotta say – this last week, even though it was low mileage – got me. I did my speed workout (a progression – barfy hard!) Thursday night, then a lake run (a little faster than I should have) on … Continue reading
Walking out of yoga class
Why Taylor, why? It’s so hard for me to find a yoga class that I can stand. I just want to relax and stretch and move my body in a different way to recover from my half marathon training. My … Continue reading
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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Running through time
Last post I fibbed just a little – by omission. I neglected to state my goal for running this year: In 2010 I will run a Half Marathon in 2 hours or less. Gulp. My PB for that race is … Continue reading
Indelicacies
I don’t abandon runs that often. When I do it’s for one of two reasons: illness or injury. After this morning I’m adding #3 to my list — plumbing problems. (Content warning: ladies’ bits discussed further …) Especially if she … Continue reading
Marathon countdown-17 days
Am I tired? No, not really – legs a bit heavy, but otherwise I’m ready. I’m fully trained for my first marathon, it’s all in my head at this point. Besides, I don’t have a right to feel tired after … Continue reading
