Over the years, I have amassed a number of medals from the different races and runs I've completed. Some of them are silly, such as the medal in the shape of a plate of pie which I got for doing a Pi/Pie Day run a few years back. A few are whimsical, such as the … Continue reading Medal Monday
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Running Vs Sleep
A funny thing happens when you take up running as a sort of hobby. You spend too much money on cool running gear. You start to read books and magazines about running. You join running groups and online running forums. You actually start to maybe enjoy it. You miss it when you can't go for a run. … Continue reading Running Vs Sleep
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Half Marathon, Full Heart
I did my first half marathon this past Sunday. Another thing to check off my bucket list! In a nutshell, the early morning was cold, my legs began to ache at around mile 9, and I finished just slightly better than I had hoped, although still pretty slow. There were a few great signs along … Continue reading Half Marathon, Full Heart
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12 Mile Musings
In case you missed the post from a few months back, I signed up to do my first half marathon coming up in November. I've been training for it little by little, and what an amazing feeling it was to break my personal best of eight miles around a month ago! Since then, I've added … Continue reading 12 Mile Musings
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13.1
Well, it's official. My quest for 13.1 miles (as in: a half marathon) began a week ago when I signed myself up for a local race that will be held in early November. My running career started way back in elementary school for the track team. I ran sprints. The 100 meter dash and the … Continue reading 13.1
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Running and Theatrical Moxies
I recently took part in two events that would fall under the Moxie category. Don't get me wrong, Mommyhood is still going along well for me and is full of daily adventures. However, to stay balanced, a mommy needs to do things for herself once in a while. Some women get a pedicure or go … Continue reading Running and Theatrical Moxies
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Athletic Moxie
Yesterday was the Two Cities Marathon and Half and I ran it! Well, I suppose I should be honest and clarify that I walked and ran 6 miles of it as part of a relay with my friend, Courtney. (By the way, make sure you check out her blog at Raising an Only.) Neither one of … Continue reading Athletic Moxie
Moxie and Mishaps 