Posts Filed Under: MARATHON
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20 turned into 16.5
posted on March 8, 2010 at 5:14pm
This weekend I really wanted to get in a 20 miler in preparation for the LA marathon which is two weeks away. I had been pumping myself up all week because I hadn’t had a great long run in a long time. I always started feeling really tired and sluggish ...more
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Running by Feel
posted on March 3, 2010 at 3:30pm
A while back I posted a picture I took at the Surf City Half Marathon of a Blind Runner and their ‘guide dog’. I got a lot of comments about how inspiring it was and I have to say it was truly inspiring to me too. I think that seeing people overcome s...more
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LA Marathon miles 1-6.2
posted on February 23, 2010 at 1:38pm
I met up with my good friend Billy yesterday to finish the course preview that we’ve been working on for a while. If you missed the other parts of the course preview you can find them here. Miles 6.2 to Mile 14, Mile 14 to Mile 20, Mile 20 to Mile 26.2....more
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Sport the Planet: This Month’s Charity Spotlight
posted on February 23, 2010 at 11:51am
Have you heard about Hope Runs? It’s a youth program in Kenya for orphans that uses the power of running to teach children how to succeed and have healthy, productive and happy lives despite their environment and circumstances.
Started by two young Am...more
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Playing the mental game
posted on February 11, 2010 at 9:27am
There were more than 18,000 people who ran the streets of Miami with me on Jan. 31. About 65 percent were running the half marathon while the rest were tackling the entire 26.2-mile course. Few of us were there to win — overall, age group or otherwise...more
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Long Beach Marathon is taking over my life
posted on February 11, 2010 at 9:09am
Remember the race where I had my ‘redemption’ in the marathon? The race that I love so much and hope that everyone runs once in their life because it’s a fast, flat, fun course and it’s where I may have falling back in love with racing and running...more
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What got me through the treadmill marathon
posted on February 10, 2010 at 8:33am
Question of the week: You ran a treadmill marathon?! [trust me, it's always been a question, never a statement]
Why yes, I did! Ok, now the next question: Why?
There are lots of reasons. One reason: running the ‘mill offered me a race-simulation. I ...more
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Surf City Half Marathon Race Report
posted on February 9, 2010 at 9:55am
This past weekend was Surf City Half Marathon and also my friend Kristin’s Birthday! Friday night after I went to the Expo and it poured rain and they were sucking water up with vacuums, I met up with Kristin and my running twin, Aron for dinner in Hunt...more
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Half vs Full Marathon
posted on February 9, 2010 at 9:35am
Today's itinerary has us docking in Labadee, Haiti, on Royal Caribbean's private island. While we're there, the ship will be delivering relief supplies for the earthquake rebuilding efforts. I'll discuss in more detail my feelings on docking in Haiti when...more
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The Hamsterwheel Marathon: Race Report
posted on February 7, 2010 at 3:04pm
Note: My photos from today are currently opposed to being uploaded. Once my internet connection gets back in business, I’ll add ‘em. Stay tuned.
One of the beneficial things about running a treadmill marathon is: the starting line is waiting for y...more
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A different kind of Sunday run
posted on February 7, 2010 at 9:44am
Bald eagle soaring, something I probably won't see tomorrow unless I'm watching the Discovery Channel
Every Sunday, I try to get out for a long run with my training partner, Marg. We always have something to chat about, and see some amazing things. Tom...more
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Goals for Surf City
posted on February 6, 2010 at 9:12am
So last year we all may or may not remember my wonderful race I had at Surf City, or what I lovingly refer to as Surf Shitty. I had a horrible race and was really upset with myself for a long time after that. I was on a PR mad streak before that race and ...more
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Miami Marathon: Reaching goals, not results
posted on February 2, 2010 at 7:41pm
There is an important difference between Goals are things you can control. Outcomes are results-based measures and very often not in your control. If you work toward your goals, often you will achieve the outcomes, the results you desire. But sometimes,...more
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Changing training plans for the LA marathon
posted on February 1, 2010 at 2:05pm
So since I decided to run the LA marathon instead of focusing solely on the Surf City half marathon as I had originally thought of, that means training has to be mixed up big time. No more short runs for me, especially with all the non-running I’ve been...more
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ING Miami Marathon Race Day
posted on January 31, 2010 at 5:29pm
Good morning! It’s humid in Miami, but we knew that would be the case. Time to do my happy dance, relax and enjoy the race!
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In the Miami heat and humidity
posted on January 29, 2010 at 6:21pm
After a long day of work and a bit too little sleep, travel day to Miami for the ING Half Marathon went pretty smoothly. Sue, Herm and I all took turns being slightly cranky (which is one of the joys of traveling with two other runners), making unfortun...more
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Recovering from big training blocks
posted on January 28, 2010 at 1:26pm
When I was training for my first marathon, I ran practically all my runs on the treadmill. I’d get to my local Gold’s Gym in Bozeman first thing in the morning, right around 630am, and hit it hard for an hour or so. I’d bring along my hand towel (...more
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Save Johanna's Brain
posted on January 28, 2010 at 10:22am
This morning @BrooksElite drew my attention to a new blog that, well, made me tear up a little. Save Johanna's Brain is a website set up to raise money for Brooks athlete Johanna Olson, who is battling her second brain tumor. Johanna is just 30. She is a ...more
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Miami Marathon: Getting mentally tough
posted on January 25, 2010 at 12:34pm
The jargon is the same whether it’s March in college basketball or an Olympic year for a figure skater. It’s the same whether you are a professional athlete or someone just trying to run their best 5K time in a local road race.
No matter the stage,...more
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The last long run
posted on January 24, 2010 at 11:25am
One week from today is the ING Miami Half Marathon and thus came my last long run.
It was short by long run standards — an hour and 15 minutes — without a lot of high tempo intervals. Of course, I was feeling really good and probably went a few cli...more
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In the zone for Miami
posted on January 22, 2010 at 10:41am
Part of me wished my camera had been tucked away in my pocket. The other part of me knew that even if I had it, there really was no stopping the morning run.
The pre-dawn sky was starting to lighten and the houses along the waterfront glowed as the str...more
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Miles 14 through 20 of the LA Marathon!
posted on January 19, 2010 at 8:46am
So this tour through the streets of LA for the LA Marathon course preview might as well be called the Billy and Danica show it seems. If you missed last weekend’s tour of miles 20-26.2, check it out! Billy’s report is also a little bit more technical,...more
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See Amy Run: Meet record-breaking athlete Amy Palmiero-Winters
posted on January 16, 2010 at 12:10pm
I came across this amazing woman on Bust and was intrigued by the opening paragraph.
The word ’superwoman’ is thrown around way too often, but here’s an athlete who completely deserves the description. Amy Palmiero-Winters is a 37-year-old mother o...more
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The heart grows fonder, I miss you running.
posted on January 15, 2010 at 8:54am
The winner of the GoMoji Ice pack giveaway is Bree from the Fit Bride. Congrats Bree! Please email me at Danica@chicrunner.com so I can get you in contact with the right people :)
To those that entered, I totally think that product is worth it, and I kno...more
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Last 6.2 miles of the LA Marathon
posted on January 13, 2010 at 9:09am
First off, my thoughts and prayers go out to those in Hatit. I was watching the news this morning and the devastating pictures really reminded me that I am so lucky to be alive, to have the ability to do the things I love and to keep smiling. Please remem...more
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