An Ode to the Marathon

A couple of women I know are training together for their first marathon.  Both have been running for a while and have tackled 10k's and half marathons.  To celebrate a milestone birthday one of the gals planned to run a marathon and her pal decided to join her. As training has progressed, they have both …

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How To Manage A Long Run

If you are planning to run a long distance race in the near future you have already  done a few long runs.  If you are lucky, you have a group or at least a buddy to run with.   Having a buddy along for the ride makes a long run seem, well, less long.  It gives …

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Race Season Continues

Just because you aren't a fast runner doesn't mean you shouldn't take advantage of races.  Luckily for us there are a variety of races, with a variety of distances in a variety of locations within a few hours' drive!  They do say that variety is the spice of life! Here are a few local races …

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