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The Day I Got Lost in a Race- Indy Women’s 5k

September 23, 2015

Well…. that was not the headline I had hoped for. As you may have guessed, it was not the race I had hoped for either. I never thought I would be that girl. In fact, I always do (and did this time), take the steps to avoid it. I looked at the map. I ran…

Bix 7 Race Recap

July 29, 2015

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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

July 8, 2015

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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

May 13, 2015

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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

May 6, 2015

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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

April 29, 2015

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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…

3rd Place at the Rock ‘n’ Roll DC Half Marathon Race Recap

March 18, 2015

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One of the downsides of only posting Monday, Wednesday, Friday, is that I do not get to recap my weekends as well as I would like…..probably a good thing for your sake, as you do not have to listen to me ramble on about my weekend. Instead you can hear read my ramble today! It…

The Elite Experience- Chicago Marathon 2014

October 17, 2014

Honesty, Racing Tips

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…