And the challenge continues…

I have given much thought to my next challenge and then as I posted the 30 day running results it became crystal clear.   I'm stiff as a board and as hydrated as the desert and that a 30 day challenge to improve both of these situations would be a perfect fit! So here are the …

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30-Day Challenge Stats

Yesterday I ran my 30th day in a row and completed my first 30-day challenge.   I received a lot of support during this past month, which was great and I was surprised to hear from a few people who thought I already ran every day.  (The truth is I’ve never run more than 4 days …

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Declare YOUR Independence!

Today we celebrate our nation's independence from the tyranny of a foreign country.  (My British family members call our fight for independence "the rebellion" so it's fair to say that there are always two sides to every story)! But, back to my point - today we celebrate our nation's independence and while we're all red, …

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Keeping on track

It's very tempting to let a lazy summer slip right by and take your workout with it!  Do that and you may be in for a rude awakening come September if your jeans don't fit!  Set a goal, plot a course and stick with your plan.  Trust me, when fall comes around you'll thank me! …

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30 Day Challenge Update

Day 25  and yep, almost there.  I've been keeping track of miles per day and totals for each week and totals for the duration so I'll be able to share some of those stats at the end of my 30 days. I'll also share some interesting things I've noticed (running and non-running) and things I've …

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Quote of the Week

Courtesy of Runner's World. If you set a goal for yourself and are able to achieve it, you have won your race. Your goal can be to come in first, to improve your performance, or just finish the race. It's up to you.  - Dave Scott, U.S. Triathlete I couldn't have said it better myself. …

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Make like a rabbit and high-tail it!

It was just me and the bunny rabbits on my camping runs this weekend!   As soon as I got up I tossed on my running clothes and before I could change my mind would hit the road.  Needless to say there were not many other campers up at 6:45am but the ones that were awake …

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30 Day Challenge Continues

Our family is back from our trip to Washington DC and Virginia.   If you have not had a chance to visit our nation's capitol it is a trip you should take.  Our family is not a "museum" family - we get bored easily and normally move through these things quickly but I have to …

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30 Day Challenge

I'm not training for any particular race but needed something on the books to keep me motivated and moving forward so I have created  3-30 day challenges.  This should get me through summer in a fit fashion!    30 Day Challenge #1:  Run every day for the next 30 days (a run must be at least …

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Summer Survival Guide

I breathe a huge sigh of relief when summer rolls around.  I work from home about 80% of the time during the summer so it allows me to have much greater flexibility with my schedule and I don't  have to stress too much about the kids' schedules.  That said, it's important to stay motivated on …

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