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Race Recap: United Healthcare Providence Half Marathon

May 6th, 2012 | Add a Comment

In another last minute decision I thought I would head over to Providence and run not only my 3rd half marathon of 2012 but also my 3rd United Healthcare Providence half. My pre-race dinner consisted of a juicy hamburger with the best gluten free bun I’ve had the pleasure of eating. Over the last few months I’ve gone mostly to a gluten free diet. I do still on occasion opt for a non-gluten free choice, but … Read entire article »

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Finding Peace In A Perfect Plan

April 22nd, 2012 | Add a Comment

I believe God is always with me. Even in my running. Sometimes I do not feel Him close to me, but that is not because He has changed. No, it is because I have moved away from Him. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, it really doesn’t matter. God never turns away from me, I turn from Him. So I find it funny how God catches hold of us in the small things to regain our focus … Read entire article »

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Still Chasing The Unicorn

April 17th, 2012 | 3 Comments

Today I should be a Boston Marathoner. I had big dreams, but God had other plans. The day started out in bright colorful running gear but quickly turned to just a crumpled tattered bib. When I woke yesterday I had a few nerves, but by taking the bus up to Hopkinton with my running club it was a much easier wait than I anticipated. I felt great. No stomach issues and zero injuries. I felt strong and … Read entire article »

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Getting Ready: Marathon Monday

April 15th, 2012 | Add a Comment

My last week of marathon training was full of nice easy runs…. Monday: 4 mi – 35min -8:45 pace: What is wrong with my Garmin…again not working! Ugh! I think my distance and time is about right, rough guesstimate. 1 week to go! Wednesday: 4.09 mi –40min -9:44 pace: 4 easy miles trying to keep all those phantom injury out of my head. Friday: 5 mi – 47min -9:18 pace: I really hate pre-race jitters! This 5 mile … Read entire article »

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Repeat Week

April 10th, 2012 | Add a Comment

At this point in my training I felt my only option was to repeat last week’s plan. And I couldn’t be happier even though I missed a 6 miler. It made me feel stronger and even more confident. Now that this week is over there is nothing more than I can do. I am as ready as I will be for Monday. My goals for the next 5 days are: Remain calm Stop looking at the weather … Read entire article »

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Finishing Touches

April 3rd, 2012 | Add a Comment

Coming off a step back mileage week, not of choice but out of necessity, I felt this week’s training allowed me to put some of those finishing touches on my training. The week was a bit of a renewal. Every marathon training has it lows and I believe I’m finally over them and springing up with strength, determination and confidence. Keeping Pace: Boston Training I am following the Hanson’s Less Is More Plan where speed, strength and … Read entire article »

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