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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 »

Filed under: Gluten Free, Races, Running, Training, Vega Sport

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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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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