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Make A Difference Sunday

October 10th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Make A Difference Sunday

Are you enjoying your 10-10-10? It was a bit chilly this morning and still dark when I got out of bed so I was in no mood to run my last long run before next week’s marathon.  I may not have felt like going for a 12 miler, but I am committed to this training and laced up the shoes and pushed myself out the door….Ho, Hum.  Of course once I got out there and with each step … Read entire article »

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Half Marathon Recap

October 3rd, 2010 | 3 Comments

Half Marathon Recap

My eyes popped open at 5am, a little too early for the 9am start to the Smuttynose Half Marathon today in Hampton Beach, NH. But, it was another beautiful day, so I was not going to complain. For me getting ready for race day the night before is key.  It reduces stress and allows me more time to try and quiet the butterflies.  Racers, you know what I mean, right? Our hotel was just a short walk from the start/finish … Read entire article »

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Let’s Get Ready To Rumble….

August 11th, 2010 | 4 Comments

Morning! If you are a repeat reader of runtrackmind you may have seen the challenge I’ve set for myself this year to run 4 half and 2 full marathons.   Phase 1 of the goal consisted of the first 2 half and 1 full marathons which I completed on May 30th.  Phase 2 is now officially scheduled….No turning back now.   October 3rd– Smuttynose Half Marathon, Hampton NH October 17th– Amica Marathon, Newport RI November 14th – Chilly Half Marathon, Newton MA While signing up for these races I did something I’ve never done before.  I signed up for a race a year in advance!  Crazy, right?  But it had to be done.  The Rock N Roll Series is coming to Providence and was offering a $55 special so I thought what the heck.   I realized yesterday that … Read entire article »

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