Okay, Time for a New-Old Plan
I made the mistake of weighing myself this morning. I’ve been slacking off with diet and exercise because I want to write. I’m not getting enough sleep because I’ve been…
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What’s Going on in My Head
I want to run. I want to write. I don’t want to run. I want to run tomorrow. But when will I write? I want to run another marathon. But…
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I Need More of Monday
Get me a case. A case full of Mondays. Monday afternoon, I zipped through a Metabolic Effect workout, including super sets of pushups and rows, and then completed a running-specific strength workout that left…
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Do You Really Need a Race to…Race? My Weekend 10K Time Trial
Here’s my answer: No. I was supposed to run the Snohomish Women’s Run Half on Sunday, but the week leading up to it I started to question whether or not…
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Why So Many Runners Know the Exact Day They Started Running
Heimlich from “A Bug’s Life” is one of my favorite Disney characters. Even though he looks to us like a big, squishy caterpillar, he knows he will someday become a…
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3 Simple Words that Helped Me Decide to Go for a Big, Big Goal!
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had a saying that he used all season long to motivate the team. The saying: “Why not us?” I’m stealing that. Because: WHY NOT ME? And…
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Should I Eat More Carbs? (The Metabolic Effect Diet vs. Racing Weight)
If you eat more carbs, do you think you’ll balloon up like Violet in Willy Wonka? Or is that just me? One of the most important things I learned from…
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9 Solid Reasons to Run the Snohomish Women’s Run Half Marathon in 2 Weeks
Okay, so I know this race is only two weeks away (May 18), but here are 9 reasons you should sign up NOW to run: 1. I’m running it! And so…
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2014 Country Music Half Marathon Report
Ever run a race after working at an expo? I had the opportunity at the Country Music Marathon thanks to Nuun Hydration and my friend Zoë, who works for the…
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The Embarrassing Truth about My Upcoming Trip to Nashville
I wasn’t afraid of too many things when I was younger. I flew to Switzerland when I was 16 and lived with complete strangers that spoke a different language. Growing…
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