Monthly Archives: December 2011

Running Challenge: Day 16-18, a recap

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Oh goodness! It’s been a weekend, I’ll tell ‘ya. Friday: I took the afternoon off of work for no other reason than I needed to use the PTO before the end of the year and I thought having an afternoon … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge Day #13 and #14

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

Day 13: Run to work with my dog Day #14: After three years of running, I still think it’s amazing how much running balances me. Bad day at work? Troubling hair day? Confusing talks with an ex-boyfriend. All of that … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge Day #12: Short

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Really short post today. It’s Monday and it was one of those Monday’s where it took 3 cups of coffee and 3 trips back into the apartment for things I had forgotten. Day #12: 26:00 Terrain: Frosty Thoughts: Glad to … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #11 Long

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

When I woke up this morning I realized I had a problem. It was solvable but significant problem. No coffee beans. I would not be able to start a long run until this problem was addressed.  It wasn’t all bad … Continue reading →

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Ridgefield Holiday 10k 2011

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

This morning I raced the Ridgefield Holiday 10K.  My neighbor raced too which made for an extra fun day. I was pleasantly surprised by my results. Certainly I wasn’t breaking any records, but I ran a nice race nonetheless!   … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #9 TGIF

Posted on December 2, 2011 by

Last night I didn’t even bother with dinner. I went straight to bed where I curled up with a mug of tea and my dog. Really a lovely end to the evening. I ignored my alarm clocks this morning and … Continue reading →

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Holiday Run Challenge: Day #8

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

It is sooooo chilly in Portland these days! I kind of love it, but I really really hate that I tried to go running this morning without gloves. Total fail on my part. I vetoed the run and decided to … Continue reading →

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