It’s Race Week! Now What?
PR-attempt in 5, 4, 3… Saturday, I will attempt another 5k PR at Santa Runs Tacoma. I PR’d there last year in some pretty sweet elf ears. The theme for…
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5 Things You Should Learn, Win, Earn or Cuddle With
EverydayHealth’s cool marathon slideshow. 1. Did you know only 15 people ran Boston in its first year? Check out this fun slideshow about marathons at EverydayHealth! Also, I didn’t know…
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Out of Jealousy, A New Goal: California International Marathon
My hero! “A” dumping water on me during my first HOT leg of the Hood to Coast Relay in August. On Sunday, Hood To Coast Relay vanmate A from Diary of…
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Free Turkey Trot! (Sidebar: Why Jumping in the Shower Makes me Laugh)
Did you read my post the other day? NINE dogs. I can’t afford registration fees right now. So me, Mel (Tall Mom on the Run), Zoë (Run, Zoë, Run), Karla…
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Why a Marathon is No Match for You
You are determined to change your life because you want to do more. You are confident because you are ready to achieve your dream. You are smart because, well, all…
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The (Very Soggy) Cupcake Classic Recap
What: Jess (Run with Jess) hosted the 3.7 Cupcake Classic virtual race for her birthday and to raise money for the American Cancer Society. When: Alma (The Average Woman’s Running…
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Running a Marathon While Pregnant: Okay or Not?
AP Photo On Sunday, Amber Miller (at right) ran and walked the Chicago marathon. A few hours later, she gave birth. I’ve seen lots of different comments about her choice…
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Race Recap: Rotary Run 10K at Issaquah Salmon Days
It’s 6:30 a.m. Sunday and I am having a wardrobe malfunction in my bathroom – about 30 minutes before I want to be leaving to pick up my bib and…
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How to Meet Running Buddies (and 2 Other Questions Answered)
Sometimes, I get asked questions and I don’t get a chance to answer them. Here are a few recent ones: FINDING RUNNING FRIENDSThe Bignon Family asked:I love the group of…
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Three Things Thursday: Rotary Run 10K at Issaquah Salmon Days Preview
1. Sunday is the Issaquah Rotary Run 10K at Issaquah Salmon Days. I have three goals, an A-goal and a B-goal, and a C-goal. My A goal is a little…
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