Monthly Archives: June 2009
When motivation shows up late to the party
Don’t you love those days when you drag yourself to the pool or the track, content to slog through whatever workout you have planned, only to find you had way more in you than an everyday slog? I had one … Continue reading
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New playlist alert!
This one’s a quickie, perfect for a 5K or speed workout (plus a nice warmup song from Feist). It’s inspired by my new running companion, Eminem. Who knew misogynistic gangsta rap could be so motivational? If you’ve tried any other … Continue reading
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The joy of picking a race lineup
Is there anything more fun than picking out your next few races? Paging through a race report, or through fliers you get in some other race’s goody bag, you feel full of possibility. Could the 5K with the flat, fast … Continue reading
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Gearing up for the Marine Corps Marathon
I don’t want to jinx myself or anything, but man, does it feel good to be back into my running routine! I missed the camaraderie of my group runs. I missed the ability to get my daily outdoors fix while … Continue reading
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And … I’m back!
It’s been almost a month since I made it to my beloved Pacers Silver Spring Fun Run, thanks to a scary-sore hip. After a 30-minute “test run” last week, I braved the five-mile hill loop my running group did last … Continue reading
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Last Florida swim proves a cathartic one
This morning’s swim, my last in Florida before I head back home to Washington, was unexpectedly fabulous. I’ve been swimming with the New Port Richey, Fla., masters team, which meets at the city’s recreation center at 5:30 a.m. weekday mornings. Today was … Continue reading
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Powerfully feminine, or beastly?
My husband called me beastly the other night. This was, of course, a compliment. He was telling me that our running group had seen pictures of me from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Swim last Sunday, and that they said I … Continue reading
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Working out on the road — without running
One of my favorite things about running is its amazing portability. You can run anywhere, so long as you have your shoes, making it easy to squeeze in while you’re traveling. I’m writing this from New Port Richey, Fla., where … Continue reading
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Post-race report: 1-Mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge Challenge
*Editor’s note: This report was filed from Florida, where I’m spending a week visiting my parents. I’ll have spotty Internet access, so don’t be alarmed if my blog posts/Twitter use/communication in general are a bit sporadic.* I don’t want to … Continue reading
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Go, 1176! and other good omens
Everyone likes a good omen. Even the least superstitious athletes search for signs of a lucky race day in the smallest things: The right flavor of energy gel at the aid station, a half-marathon split time that kind of looks … Continue reading
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