2012 Christmas Rush 5K Recap
I am becoming someone who signs up for races if I think I might place. I am also someone who is becoming a person who likes to create costumes for races. I…
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I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas Running Costume
Um. I spent more time on my running costume this week than I did actual running. I really wanted white capris, but couldn’t find ’em. Huh? Weird. Anyway, tomorrow’s Christmas…
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2012 Seattle Half Marathon Race Report
The Seattle Half Marathon was my first half marathon back in 2009. As my friend Carla pointed out to me, I’ve changed a bit between then and now. Click on…
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No Guarantees for the Seattle Half Marathon on Sunday
Too bad I haven’t had a half marathon every day this week because I have sure been eating like I do. Do not challenge me to a carb-loading contest. You will…
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What Sort of ‘Stache Should I “Grow” for Mustache Dache?
I was thinking the other day about what I love so much about racing. I swear to you, the first thing that popped into my head was “dressing up.” I…
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I Am Done Losing Weight
“Strive for progress, not perfection.” -Unknown I think I’m done losing weight. I’ve been within 5 pounds for a year, and have not been able to get below 150. That is…
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What Would a Triathlete Do?
I am not a triathlete. (I’m not sure my triathlon in the 8th grade counts anymore.) But I would like to be one. So, let’s say I’m a triathlete-in-the-making. In…
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Running Motivation (and Tips) for Beginning Mother Runners
How to Stop Giving Excuses and Start Running Yesterday, Kelly from Joggermom.com asked me and my running buddy Zoe of Run, Zoe, Run for some tips to motivate potential mother runners. I…
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The Really Unfortunate Way that Led Me to Discover Why I Run
People like to pose the question: Why do you run? I never know how to answer. Sure, I started running as a way to get healthy and lose weight –…
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My Favorite Fitness Tools Right Now
1. Jillian Michaels’s Ripped in 30. To me, this video feels like it works the arms more and I struggle with getting my arms toned. The picture, from Chelsea’s bridal…
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