Author Archives: heatherdaniel

About heatherdaniel

I'm a runner, writer, eater and traveler.

Running Challenge: Day 16-18, a recap

Posted on December 12, 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Running Challenge Day #7: Early and Doggy

Posted on November 30, 2011

Seven days down in the Holiday Run Challenge! If you’re unfamiliar, my original goal was to run everyday between Thanksgiving and Christmas. But yesterday I found out that Runners World is doing a similar thing, but instead of Thanksgiving, they … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #6. Cold

Posted on November 29, 2011

Well, tonight I went out to get my run done as soon as I got home. How about that? I deserve a gold star. Also, I chose not to overdo it. I have all month to go crazy, tonight’s run … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #5, Treadmillin’ It!

Posted on November 28, 2011

Today started out as any hectic Monday should.  I couldn’t seem to locate the zillion things I need to get out the door; cell phone, keys, jacket, blah, gloves, dog, coffee, blah, blah, dog leash, dog jacket, apple, blah, blah, … Continue reading →

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Running Challenge: Day #4

Posted on November 27, 2011

It’s day four of the running challenge. Last night I went out with my dear friend Traci. We enjoyed a few glasses of whiskey from Clyde Common and as anyone can tell you, neither Traci and I can handle our … Continue reading →

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Everyday a new run

Posted on November 27, 2011

It’s been a tulmultous 2011. There was a break up not too long ago and it is crazy how difficult can be to put your life in order after that kind of emotional roller coaster. However, I’ll be damned if … Continue reading →

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Silver Falls Half Marathon, or a Return to Awesomeness

Posted on November 5, 2011

This morning I raced a cold, misty trail half-marathon. (more on that later!) After the race I found myself standing next to someone whom I hadn’t seen or raced with in a very, very long time. This person is just … Continue reading →

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Epic Race Weekend Report

Posted on March 27, 2011

I just completed an epic weekend of back-to-back racing. If racing twice in two days sounds like a foolish use of one’s weekend I would ask you to reconsider. I mean, just imagine how good it feels right now to … Continue reading →

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Garmin 410 Review

Posted on March 24, 2011

Last week I broke up with Phil, my Garmin 405. We had  been together for over two years but I’ll be the first to admit that our relationship was never healthy. My main complaint with Phil was that he was … Continue reading →

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