Monthly Archives: November 2008

The Perfect 18-Miler

Posted on November 24, 2008 by

Anatomy of the Perfect Long Run: Yesterday’s long run didn’t start out perfectly. I woke up tired. Tired and groggy and very lazy. I rolled around in bed for at least a half an hour before I could even muster … Continue reading →

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Après Marathon: Lithia Loop

Posted on November 14, 2008 by

Lessons learned from the marathon: 1. Always wear two watches. Phil (Garmin 405) refused to function after 2.7 miles. I was thankful I had a backup watch strapped to my other wrist. 2. Handheld water bottles are THE best. But … Continue reading →

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I Heart Green Runners

Posted on November 13, 2008 by

Oh Thursday, you can only mean one thing: It’s time for Runners Lounge “Take it and Run” Series. This week they ask: Are you a green runner? How you make your running habit green? (i.e. environmentally friendly.) hmmmmm… (thinks for … Continue reading →

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Lithia loop trail marathon race report

Posted on November 10, 2008 by

The Lithia Loop Trail Marathon was my fifth and most challenging marathon. It was a fabulous race and I’ll say it now: this race report will be long. So bring a GU, get a glass of water, find a comfortable … Continue reading →

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Lithia Loop Trail Marathon

Posted on November 9, 2008 by

Lithia Loop Trail Marathon Results: Even a 4,700 elevation climb and three miles of very steep and technical single track couldn’t keep me from establishing a new personal record for a marathon: I finished in 3:36:28, a new PR by … Continue reading →

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Go Time!

Posted on November 8, 2008 by

Notice the fuzzy head sticking out of the covers? That’s my mom. She’s conserving her energy for cheerleading later in the day.

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TIART: running and transistions

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

Today’s Take it and Run Thursday topic asks us to talk about running and transitions. Just a year ago (was it really a year ago?) I started a new job, in a new city and new apartment. It was tough … Continue reading →

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Feeling my inner billy goat.

Posted on November 7, 2008 by

I’ve tried to embrace hills. I’ve pretended to love them. I’ve talked to them and created mantras to whisper under my breath as I tip-toe my way up. All of this inner hill loving will be tested on Saturday when … Continue reading →

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Not Tapering = Tempting Fate?

Posted on November 3, 2008 by

Today I ran 22.5 miles. In six days I will run a marathon. What? Did someone say something about tapering…. funny, I think I’ve heard of that before… Now, I know it looks like I took all the wise running … Continue reading →

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