The Reach

Goals are important to me.  They are tangible things I can work towards and that really suits my personality.  I don't do well when I'm not pointed in a direction.  Besides, I'm a validation-whore who needs to have these accomplishments in my memory bank.  Or posted on Facebook.   No surprise there. I've got some …

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Off to the Races

We're deep into Spring and that, boys and girls means it's prime running season.  And more importantly, racing season.   I've got 3 races in the bag so far (a 4 miler, a Ragnar and a 10 miler) and 5 more planned.  Here's what I have on the books. Angel Island Adventure Race - Angel Island. …

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Goal-Focused Training

If I'm not training for an event my workout intensity drops dramatically.  Now that doesn't mean I stop exercising but I'll be the first to admit that my weekday runs will drop from 5 or 6 miles to 3 or 4.  And if I can get in more than a 6 miler on a Sunday …

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Project Brad – Update

Brad ran a 5K over the weekend!  Brad, my husband, my formerly non-running husband RAN a 5K.  Here he is with his medal!  For those of you who've read this blog for a while I thought I'd update you on "Project Brad".  For those of you who aren't regulars, "Project Brad" is my bold attempt …

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Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner!

Start your Thanksgiving Day off on the right foot by checking out a local Turkey Trot in your area.  Most races are short (either a 5k or 10K), start early enough so you can get your workout done and still have time to cook, and provide a relief from visiting relatives!  It's a triple win! …

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April Showers Bring Races!

If you are looking for a shorter distance Spring race, check out the Marin County Marathon website (click here). This race features a full and half marathon and also a 10K and a 5K.  The 10K takes you on the road through the China Camp State Park (click here for race maps).  This windy and …

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Register Now for Spring Races

A few months into the new year and it's time to check your progress.  Have you been meeting your mileage target that you set in January?  Have you been running?  At all? If your training log hasn't been opened since January 3rd it's time to dust it off and begin anew.   While you're at it, …

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Fun Race for the Spring!

Do you like chocolate?  Do you like champagne?  Do you like to run?  If so, this is your lucky day! Registration is now open for the See Jane Run Women's Half Marathon and 5K on June 5, 2010. Visit SeeJaneRun for more details. Now go run! Keli 🙂