What I Learned Training for My 2nd Marathon
I’m a week away from running my 2nd marathon. Remember when I was extremely excited to start training for this thing? Ah. Those were the days. Remember how my excitement…
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One Important Thing I Forgot that Makes Long Runs So Much Better
Sweat dripped into my eyes, stinging my left one and causing it to close up involuntarily. Passersby secretly wondered how Grumpy Cat had taken the shape of a female trail…
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Review of the Hoka Stinson 3
Can a shoe solve all your problems? Spoiler alert: No. But it is possible that it can solve some of them. Last Friday, I purchased the Hoka Stinson 3 from my local running…
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How to Not Quit Training for Your Marathon
*crickets* I didn’t desert this blog for no reason. You know how when your mom says if you don’t have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all?…
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Gear Check: Ultimate Direction Women’s Ultra Vest
Like most women my age, I’ve been saving up for a designer bag. Except this one straps to your back, holds water and was designed by someone with more balls…
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An Interview with Me After My 10 Mile Long Run
Today, Grunhild Swanson became the oldest woman to finish the Western States 100. Today, Alysia Montano, who is still breastfeeding her baby, won her 7th national title by winning the women’s 800 meter…
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This is the Running Book I’ve Been Looking For
We all know lifting weights and doing strength training is good for us. Especially if we are runners. I have been enjoying my weight lifting sessions. I love seeing how…
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2015 Rainier to Ruston Relay Race Report
Five friends. Fifty-two miles. One car. One day. Ah, Rainier to Ruston, I love you. It’s not the most hard-core race. It’s not the most scenic after about Leg 4.…
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Losing Fat to Run Easier (Plus What I’ve Been Up To)
People talk a lot about weight loss, but fat loss is where it’s at, people. Weight loss doesn’t take muscle into account. So, you could be losing weight, but losing…
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Why I Have a Running Rival
I have a “runemy.” She’s shorter, she’s lighter and she has more running talent than me. She also is a total jerk. Talks crap about me all. the. time. Says…
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