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Garmin 410 Review

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

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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2010 Timberline Trail Marathon Race Report:

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

This morning I ran a gnarly gnarly  trail marathon. This evening I ate my weight in the best of Portland pizza, demolished an old fashioned glazed donut and several (six) Newman’s Ginger-O’s. Now I am sitting here with a happy … Continue reading →

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This weekend in running and other updates

Posted on May 9, 2010 by

Every runner needs a source of motivation. It’s what makes us put on our shoes when it’s cold out and it’s what makes you run the last mile instead of shuffling it in. Recently my motivation has been a tiny … Continue reading →

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Mini Race Report: 2010 Race for the Roses 1/2 Marathon

Posted on April 11, 2010 by

The Great Comeback of 2010 is on! Or as my mom told me today on the phone. “My fiesty footed fearless Heatherbeth is back!” Aw, Mom you’re so cute. Today’s race was my sixth half marathon. Unlike  other races in … Continue reading →

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Eugene Marathon Results:

Posted on May 3, 2009 by

Time: 3:07:54 Place: 4th or 5th place woman (still waiting on official results) Mood: Exhausted. Exuberant. New PR: Improved old PR (set in December ’08 at CIM) by over 7 minutes! Check back for a full race report. Thank you … Continue reading →

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Eugene Marathon: Here I come

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

I have dawdled long enough. This morning I committed to: Anyone else going to be there?

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Favorite Foods: A list

Posted on March 12, 2009 by

I recently was talking with another runner about favorite post-run foods, evening snacks and favorite quick meals. That, of course, got me thinking about my own top favorite foods (there are too many) and which ones are a bit out … Continue reading →

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Housekeeping.

Posted on March 2, 2009 by

Same site. New look.

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Holiday Post-Mortem

Posted on December 31, 2008 by

Obligatory Post: I was just thinking about how some women complain about how pumpkin pie and sweets go straight to their thighs. Not true for me. My dietary excesses are quickly converted to cement and deposited in my calves. On … Continue reading →

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CIM 2008 Race Report

Posted on December 9, 2008 by

They say that the California International Marathon is a  flat,  fast course. A perfect race if you’re looking to qualify for Boston or set a new PR.  It’s true. CIM is flat…ish. And it is fast, but no matter how you … Continue reading →

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Gimme Cavewoman Food – TIART

Posted on July 17, 2008 by

I have an odd habit of sneaking looks into other people’s fridges, cupboards and into their shopping carts at the grocery store. Yes, I know it’s strange, but I’m curious to see what other people eat on a daily basis. … Continue reading →

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Grocery Shopping.

Posted on March 20, 2008 by

One of my favorite places to people watch is the grocery store. I intentionally steer clear of the self check-out lines so that I can catch glimpses of what other kinds of food people are buying. I don’t own a … Continue reading →

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2-17-08 Gresham, Oregon Springwater 10K Race Review

Posted on February 21, 2008 by

Last Sunday I competed in a local 10K fun run and was so damn proud of myself. All last week I couldn’t decide if I should even run the race. I’d never been to Gresham. I wasn’t feeling confident in … Continue reading →

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It’s been far too long…

Posted on February 19, 2008 by

I don’t even have a great excuse for not blogging. Maybe it’s all the running I’ve been doing? Anyway, I’ll be updating soon – promise!

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Top Runs of 2007

Posted on January 19, 2008 by

I was tagged by a fellow runner and writer to list my Top Runs of 2007. I can’t resist a challenge but have modified the task slightly, so instead of my top runs of the year, I’ll tell you about … Continue reading →

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