Monthly Archives: July 2009
Motivation for a sore, sleepy Friday
Earlier this week, I started an amped-up core routine that aims to make me the Tim Tebow of amateur marathon running: I may not have the slickest form or most natural skills, so I am going to get strong enough … Continue reading
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When should you run again after an injury?
For a month now, I’ve been gloomily telling people I’m laying low, with no long runs or speedwork, until August. This is per my doctor’s orders toheal my long-suffering hip, which sidelined me fox six months in 2007 and randomly … Continue reading
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I guess you *do* use your abs when you run
First, let me apologize for my blog looking all messy-like today. I’m screwing around with some stuff with the goal of moving my personal Web site to WordPress, so my blog and my Web site can live together in perfect … Continue reading
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The two-week IT band plan
My running doc has instructed me to lay off the long runs and speedwork until August to give my hip time to cool down. So what’s a girl to do with that time, other than run an uninspiring, disappointing 5K? … Continue reading
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Post-race report: Crystal City Twilighter 5K
I make three goals for every race: An A-goal that’s incredibly tough, but still possible; a B-goal that’s lofty, but do-able; and a C-goal that draws the line between acceptable and “I shall weep into my free beer now.” You … Continue reading
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Race goals, inspiration, motivation, et al
I’m taking an off-day today in preparation for the Crystal City 5K tomorrow night. I’m excited for the party, and am going easy on myself goal-wise, in light of my hip’s recent crankiness and the 86-degree temps forecasted for race … Continue reading
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Runner attacked in Rock Creek Park: One woman’s response
Sometimes, when I run, I imagine myself being attacked. Let me rephrase that: I imagine someone attempting to attack me, because this daydream doesn’t end well for my attacker. Once provoked, I proceed to beat the crap out of the … Continue reading
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Recovering during a step-back week
I’m pretty decent about taking one full day off per week, understanding that the rest lets my muscles get the full benefits of all the hard training I did the week before. Know what I’m not so good about? Step-back … Continue reading
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Too sick to run?
Earlier this week, I wrote a post about how hard it is to stop a body in motion, when that body is yours and it is injured and your doctor has warned you to give that body a break. Today, … Continue reading
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Stopping a body in motion
I’d really been doing OK not training for the Marine Corps Marathon yet. I’ve been sticking to 5 or 6-milers three times a week, as discussed with my running doc, and had been doing just fine without long runs and … Continue reading
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