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Staying Positive

March 25th, 2012 | 1 Comment

Ok, so the last few weeks of training have been difficult to say the least. Started with the blister, next came the buttocks/hamstring pain and just when that calmed down my rouge rib decided to throw it’s hat into the drama. OH MY! Did you know that a rib could move out of place and cause extreme pain and muscle spasms? I know it sounds weird, but can happen for many reasons as simple as a … Read entire article »

Filed under: Boston Marathon, Faith, Running, Training

I’m What?

March 18th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Three days ago I turned, gulp, 40 years old. Very hard to believe that another decade has passed. Funny thing is I had an extremely difficult time turning 30, but I am honestly embracing the 40. Seriously, why shouldn’t I? It’s merely a number. It reflects only what I want it to. If I feel old, then I am old. If I feel young and vibrant then that is what I am. I celebrated by taking … Read entire article »

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Back Away From The Edge

March 11th, 2012 | Add a Comment

It is hard to make changes to your body without a little discomfort and when you push it to far injury is the end result. Over the past 11+ years I’ve experienced a few injuries. There our times during training that aches and pains is just the norm. The key is learning when to stay calm and when to panic. Right now I just need to back away from the edge….the edge of fear. After my long runs last weekend, I basically felt fine. The only discomfort I felt was the skin under a runner’s callous that I have along my right toe. It was a bit tender Monday morning when I put dress shoes on for work. By mid day a full blown blister formed. EEK! I am happy … Read entire article »

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Making Up

March 4th, 2012 | Add a Comment

I don’t know how many times I’ve read or have been told that you should not try to make up missed mileage during training. My brain understands that in the scheme of the 400 plus miles I will put in during marathon training that missing a few miles will not upset the balance. But in true marathon madness form, I did in fact try to play catch up to the missed 3 miles from last … Read entire article »

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A First And A Last

February 27th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Today I ran my first race of 2012 and my last as a 30-something runner. I will be turning 40 three days before my next race. Eek! That is so hard to think about, but seeing as I cannot stop time I need to just embrace it. I was excited to run this race again because last year it snowed and I was unable to experience the course to its fullest. Today the sun was … Read entire article »

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What Now?

February 19th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Ever have this question haunt you? It has been following me for about a week now. I received good news about some medical test results, both of which came back normal. Of course I am relieved, but what now? It is hard to know exactly where to go next. All I know is I want to be myself again. After an appointment with a Holistic RN that offers her expertise to my employer’s wellness center, … Read entire article »

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