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A First And A Last

A First And A Last

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?

What Now?

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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Half Way There

Half Way There

Completing week 9 out of an 18 week training schedule has me half way to Hopkinton.  Eek! Of course I would be lying if I said I was not going to be nervous come race day, but overall I am feeling good about everything at the moment. I’ve been keeping up with both Chiropractic and PT to keep things moving the way they are suppose to. I’ve been sticking to my clean diet of wholesome food to … Read entire article »

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Another Week Gone

Another Week Gone

Another week is gone.  Gone in a flash.  Gone and I am not sure where the time went.  And even worse, I feel like I have nothing to show for it.  Does this ever happen to you?  Keeping Pace: Boston Training I am following the Hanson’s Less Is More Plan where speed, strength and tempo sessions combined with shorter long runs will help marathoners of all abilities run a better race. The ( ) shows what … Read entire article »

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The Slow Gain

I had a less than successful visit with my health coach this week.  Don’t get me wrong it had nothing to do with Greg, he was motivating and encouraging as ever, it was all me.  And the scale!  I’ve been struggling to hit my calories.  At this point in my training I should be at least 1800 to 2000 calories per day yet I repeatedly get 1400-1500 per day.  I managed when my mileage was 25/week, but even the extra 5 mile jump has put me in a fatigued state.  When I under eat, I gain weight.  Strange as it sounds, it’s true.  I’ve been working on ways to incorporate another easy 200 calories of clean fuel per day.  I keep searching for a whole food bar with really good … Read entire article »

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Dark Day of Winter

Our New England weather as been mild to say the least.  Until Friday that is.  We got about an inch on Friday, but it had stopped before my morning run leaving me a nice snow cushioned path.  Saturday, however we were hit with our first real snow storm of the season.  I believe it was around 5-7 inches by the time it finally stopped.  Unfortunately I got a late start for my run and it was just beginning to snow when I left.  By the time I got back the streets were covered and it was coming down at a furious rate.  If only I had gotten out the hour earlier I anticipated I would have all but missed it.  Either way I enjoyed the miles.  I have to say … Read entire article »

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