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My Win at the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans 10k

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Over the past month or so, a lot of people have asked me what is next on my running agenda. If I had the time (and could be bothered), I explained my current situation with the world half team. I also mentioned that I was racing the New Orleans 10k as my tune up race,…

Bix 7 Race Recap

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As I sit in the car, on our 8 hour drive back to Lexington, I have plenty of time to reflect on my race this morning. Sitting with a blank page in front of me, I asked Steve where to start. He said “that you spent time with this years Boston Marathon champion”. Yes. That…

Bluegrass 10000 and Training Update

10k, racing
Well…..It has been a while since one of these posts, but I thought it was about time to write a summary of what has been going on. I talked about it a little in my Why You Need to Cross Train post, but I have not really summed up how things are going overall. Okay,…

London Marathon- The Reflection

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You have read my race recap and I covered the elite experience and build up. As you know, I did have a great race, and it really was the most enjoyable race I have ever run, but was that just down to good luck? I am sure you already know the answer to this; absolutely not. Anyone…

The London Marathon Pre-Race Elite Experience

Thank you so much for all your support and feedback over the past week. Wow. I just cannot believe (well….actually knowing you all I can) just how happy you are for me to do well. Honestly, I am not really sure why. I did not undergo anything special, and I know a heck of a…

The London Marathon 2015- A Dream Come True

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Well…..I did it. I accomplished what I set out to do. I did not have a time goal. I did not look at my watch. I did not worry about “making up time”, but what I did do, was exactly what I intended to do; Enjoy it. Running the London Marathon was the most incredible…

The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

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Thank you so much for all the positive feedback on my post on about the race. I was hesitant to put it up as it was SO long, and thought it may get boring, but it seemed like everyone enjoyed reading my raw, emotional response to the race. The feedback was so wonderful, and makes…