Monthly Archives: May 2009
Running with Back on My Feet Baltimore
Can I tell you about the awesome running experience I had this morning? I met up with Back on My Feet Baltimore, a group that aims to get homeless people back on their feet by getting them into a structured … Continue reading
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More cross-training for runners: BOSU for ITB syndrome, swimming
I gave the BOSU balance trainer a respectful and terrified shout-out earlier this week, when I learned dozens of new ways it could kick my butt at the gym. I am now convinced it not only has the ability to … Continue reading
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Fear of committment, conquered
I’m finding inspiration today in my next race, which I signed up for without hesitation over the weekend. Regular blog readers will know that this is quite an accomplishment for me. I like to slink into races at the last … Continue reading
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Swimming motivation found
My shoulders aren’t sure why I hate them so much. Just last week, I was happy to go through the motions on my swimming workouts, patting myself on the back simply for getting in the pool. This week, I found … Continue reading
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We meet again, BOSU balance trainer
Forgive me, gym. I have forsaken thee. My efforts to amp up my swimming workouts on off days from running have led me to neglect the strength-training I know I need to do to stay injury-free. The neglect stopped today, … Continue reading
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Perfect Playlist: The Two-Hour Workout
Editor’s note: The Mixologist, also known as Mer, is a music nerd (with a class called World Music and Gender under her belt) who also likes working out. She used to DJ and swim competitively, and is very excited to … Continue reading
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Looking for a good pre-MCM half
I know it’s far away, but with the weather getting ready to heat up around here, I’m starting to focus my distance-running attention to the fall, when I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 25. I’m looking for a … Continue reading
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New playlist alert: Perfect 10-mile mix
Regular readers of this blog know that the perfect running playlist is a lifelong, ongoing quest for me. As soon as I’ve nailed the perfect mix for a certain distance, I’m sick of half the songs on it, or I’ve … Continue reading
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Musings on Broad Street from a reluctant runner
Steve is such a good sport. For those who don’t know me personally, Steve is my husband, who I frequently drag to road races as my pace team and cheerleader, and sometimes peer-pressure into running himself. He’s fast, posting a … Continue reading
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