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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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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Half-Marathon Madness

Well, that's what it seems like!  I have been going back and forth about running the SF Half Marathon at the end of July.    Yesterday I finally got off the stick and FINALLY signed up for the race. I paid my $90 (as a PacWest Athletics team member I saved $5) and got myself set …

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