Wander Lust

One of the best things about running is that it's an excellent opportunity to un-connect from the day to day grind and let your mind (and your body) wander! I started my 12 mile run on Saturday morning with my iPod at the ready and my Garmin set to go.  I started running, hit the …

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Hatha is for Sissies!

My pal Katie has completed (as of right about now) her 100th day of yoga in a row.  Bikram yoga, to be precise.  26 poses done for an hour and a half each day in a room hot enough to melt your mascara. I've posted about Katie as she has been on her journey and …

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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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Why You Should Run With People

Running is a completely solo sport.  Unlike tennis, you don't have to find a partner.  You don't need to coordinate a "pick up game" like basketball.  You don't need to organize a league, a team or wrangle your kids to play or practice with you.   All that is required is the desire to go for …

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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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Wind Whipped and Wiped Out

When pondering what to write about on Facebook this morning, I got a comment from my friend Stacie suggesting that  I write about how to walk or run in the wind.  So here goes and thanks to Stacie for the idea. Three Steps for Easier Running/Walking in the Wind 1.  Lean forward slightly at the …

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