Today’s run brought to you by the letter A, as in annoyed

With so many cranky thoughts rattling in my head I started my run today feeling very sluggish.  Even after a mile in I still wasn't feeling that much better but decided to keep going - in spite of my foul mood.  At around mile 2 I started to feel looser, in every sense.  My pace …

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Three Cheers for a Clean Bathroom!

I don't know if one can truly appreciate the wonderful job the hard working folks at your local park and rec department are doing until you are at mile 12 of a 20 mile run and need to use the potty!  In San Rafael, where the majority of my training takes place, there are many …

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Great thoughts to send you on your day!

Let this inspire you today! "I don't have a runner's body, but I have a runner's heart - and that is all you need. " Army Sergeant Jennifer Morris, Runner's World Challenger currently deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan Now go run! Keli 🙂    

Ode to dark o’clock – a poem

Alarm clock sings no screams at 4:18 Upright, walking blurry eyes unseeing Coffee made Black gold in mug Sipping, sipping One final chug Out of jammies Into gear Headlamp secure Blinking light snapped to rear Into darkness Away from light 5 miles out Sun peeks into sight Now go run! Keli 🙂

Quote of the Day

Enjoy! "Watching the pack run, I am reminded once again how important it is to play when we run. We can get so serious about our pace, our plan, our blah blah blah that we lose the joy..." Kristin Armstrong, Mile Markers blog, Runner's World.com Now go run! Keli 🙂

Meandering and musing

I love running with friends.  It guarantees I'll  get the miles done.  Sadly, I can't always find a willing partner for my dark o'clock weekly morning runs so I usually head out solo.  Boo hoo, right? Well, don't cry for me Argentina because I've figured out the key to the Universe.  That's right - running …

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Spring flings

I know a lot of you are firmly entrenched in your exercise programs and have made healthy eating a priority.   If however, you have let some winter padding creep in or your exercise program has fallen to the wayside, this is the perfect opportunity to snap to and focus.  Because even though tank tops and …

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Bring on the rain!

When it's raining it's oh so tempting to crawl back under the covers and wait 'til tomorrow.  But don't let the wet weather deter you from your run. Here's a few tips and some motivation for getting you out the door! 1.  Wear light layers so you don't feel that your clothes are weighing you …

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