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Recovering from big training blocks
by Endurance Meg
posted January 28, 2010 at 4:26pm
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
by LHiggs
posted January 28, 2010 at 1:22pm
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
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 25, 2010 at 3:34pm
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
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 24, 2010 at 2:25pm
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
by Byline to Finish Line
posted January 22, 2010 at 1:41pm
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!
by Chic Runner
posted January 19, 2010 at 11:46am
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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Last 6.2 miles of the LA Marathon
by Chic Runner
posted January 13, 2010 at 12:09pm
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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2010, here I come!
by Endurance Meg
posted January 5, 2010 at 2:48pm
I am super excited to race this year. Last year’s triathlon season, my first attempt at tri, was a blast, and even though I only did three races, it was like a party every time. Who’da thought exercising for 11 1/2 hours would be fun? Uhh… this gi...more
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Marathon Maniac
by Chic Runner
posted January 5, 2010 at 11:46am
This is an article about how I ‘became’ a maniac that is going to be published this week in the Magazine that featured the article about my blog last month! Enjoy!
If you would have asked me a year ago if I wanted to be a Marathon Maniac, I would hav...more
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2009 Races and Medals
by Chic Runner
posted December 29, 2009 at 1:06pm
So as I said yesterday in the video post, I am really going to have reflective posts every day this week about what I think this year has meant to me running wise and how ‘far’ I’ve come. This post I’ve taken pictures of all the medals I’ve got ...more
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2000 meters + Ab workouts + 13.1 Giveaway Winner
by Chic Runner
posted December 23, 2009 at 1:08pm
Last night on my way home I spent some of the time crying. You may not know this about me, but I cry about a lot of things. Commercials, pretty much every movie, tv shows, the nice things that people take the time to do for me, a sweet card, yea, so prett...more
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10 miles and a swim?
by Chic Runner
posted December 21, 2009 at 12:45pm
So Saturday morning I got up bright and early for my 6-10 miler. I wanted to hit ten miles, but I didn’t know how I would fare and I didn’t want to push myself too hard pending how I felt during the run. I was just going to run until I was tired. I st...more
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It’s official! I’m Maniac Number 2034
by Chic Runner
posted December 10, 2009 at 1:11pm
So last night I applied to be in the Marathon Maniacs club!
I got approved and then applied to get my official number. I refreshed g-mail about 1,875,483,287 times in anticipation of the email arriving with my number. I couldn’t wait! FINALLY it arrive...more
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Mic check, one, two, THREE!
by Endurance Meg
posted December 8, 2009 at 7:17pm
Checkin' the mic (extra funny if you're an Aqua Teen Hunger Force fan).
Next summer, Rev3 is hosting not one, not two, but three triathlons east of the Mississippi. That's pretty sweet. What's even more sweet is that I can get you $10 off your registrati...more
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Porta-Potty Blue was my color at CIM
by Chic Runner
posted December 7, 2009 at 12:39pm
So perhaps you followed along on my festive marathon run yesterday via twitter.
Then you know I got sicky mcthrowup pooperson.
Life goes on. The race was going well. Mile 12 came and I knew I was getting sick. Mile 13.1 and the fun began. Then it was my...more
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Ready for 2010?
by Endurance Meg
posted December 6, 2009 at 3:46pm
Whether you are ready for it or not, Two-thousand-and-ten is just 25 days away. I don't really buy into the whole New-Year's-Resolution thing, but I do believe in setting goals and have already vowed to make a few changes in my training and racing strateg...more
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CIM, you ain’t got nuthin’ on me!
by Chic Runner
posted December 4, 2009 at 1:21pm
Let’s do this. It’s game time for this marathon and I got my ear-warmers and my mittens and I’m ready to freeze my tail off in my booty shorts. Time to put the SAC in SAC TOWN!
Maniac? more like Manica! :) Actually some of my friends call me that b...more
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Dear Legs
by Chic Runner
posted December 3, 2009 at 12:34pm
Dear Legs,
We have spent 24 wonderful years together. We have been through thick and thin together. Kind of. Thankfully, you never got too thick, and all this running has surely helped you out. You are nice and long and treat me well and get me to many p...more
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Magazine Article + 3 miles
by Chic Runner
posted December 1, 2009 at 12:41pm
December is upon us and that means 5 more days until CIM. 5 more days till I can SLEEP! I am so shocked that it’s already December though. Where did this year go? I can’t wait to do a year recap post, or goals for next year. My mind is already spinnin...more
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Spectating is a sport too and sign ideas!
by Chic Runner
posted November 30, 2009 at 2:17pm
This morning I was hoping to get my groove back but it will have to wait until this evening. Last night I got a massage which is something I try to do every month when I start to feel really run down. My muscles and body starts to get tired and my legs st...more
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Derartu Tulu: What sports are about
by Women's Sports Blog
posted November 2, 2009 at 1:28pm
Good lord, there have been a lot of Big Important Stories on the blog recently. I promise some light-hearted banter next. But I have to relay the amazing tale of yesterday's New York Marathon winner, 37-year-old Derartu Tulu. The first black African...more
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New York Marathon: Meb won!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted November 2, 2009 at 12:14pm
(Photo:www.chooseurfun.com)Ok, no doubt, the highlight of my day was the ING New York City Marathon. I watched the first hour on Eurosport. But it's usually the second halft of a marathon which is really interesting, and Eurosport decided to show tennis f...more
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