Tag Archives: marathon

Sardines and Running

Posted on December 10, 2010 by

So, CIM 2010 is in my rear-view mirror. I am so glad that my body is beginning to feel a bit better. I can walk down a flight of stairs and I can bend over and tie my shoes without … Continue reading →

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CIM 2010: The Race Report

Posted on December 7, 2010 by

This past weekend I raced in the  California International Marathon. It was my 9th, and most difficult marathon. There was no PR. There was no race against the clock or rally to keep pace. But there was glory and grit, … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Fail

Posted on March 29, 2010 by

This morning I learned an important lesson.  Rather I relearned an important lesson. It appears when it comes to getting in a run in before work I can only deal with 2 obstacles and never more than three at a … Continue reading →

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Eugene Marathon: Photos, Thoughts…

Posted on May 5, 2009 by

Official Results: Time: 3:07:55 Average Pace: 7:11/mile Overall: Fourth place woman Second place in age division. What I did well: I ran gutsy. I ran hard. What I could better: Run faster, of course!

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Race Report: Eugene Marathon 2009

Posted on May 4, 2009 by

It is time again for the post-marathon epic race report. I offer no defense for its length. It was a long, complicated and ultimately amazing race. But first, allow me to tantalize you by offering a preview of the juicy … Continue reading →

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Things I’m doing the week before the marathon

Posted on April 29, 2009 by

1. I’m concluding that being hit by a car only adds to the marathon challenge. Y’all know I like a challenge 2. I’m freaking out. What if I don’t reach my goal time? What if I bonk? What if I … Continue reading →

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Acknowledgements:

Posted on April 27, 2009 by

Thank you, Helmet for protecting my brain. You did your job and you did it well. Thank you, Bones. You didn’t break. You didn’t fracture.  Also, special shout outs to Patella and Femur for looking so cute in the X-Ray … Continue reading →

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Bad Pre-Marathon Prep: Getting hit by a car.

Posted on April 25, 2009 by

One of the things I didn’t plan on doing this week was getting hit by a car. I guess that goes to show you can train for months and months for the Eugene Marathon. With less than two weeks to … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about tapering. Really.

Posted on April 21, 2009 by

Transcript of a recent conversation between my legs and I: LEGS: We need to chat about the future, Heather. Specifically we need to chat about the Eugene Marathon which we’ll run in  … take a deep breath… less than 12 … Continue reading →

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This Week in Running:

Posted on April 19, 2009 by

So many post-worthy things to discuss.  Let’s summarize. This week: 1. I ran 74.5 miles, took 17 showers, ate 3 candy bars and 9 bananas. 2. I ate sardines for lunch on Thursday and then went out and ran a … Continue reading →

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Long Run Recap: 21 miles

Posted on April 12, 2009 by

Confession: I dilly-dally before long runs. Big time. Oh, I see you other runners out there at 7 AM on a Saturday, hoofing it through Portland, rain or shine, getting in your  miles and sitting down to coffee by 10 … Continue reading →

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Running Fast. Running Early.

Posted on April 9, 2009 by

Someone forgot to tell me that the Eugene Marathon is  less than a month away. Excuse me while I hyperventilate. It’s funny how races sneak up on you like that. The marathon seemed like a far off event for months … Continue reading →

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She’s Never Satisfied

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

As my mileage begins to creep north of 70mpw my body has transformed into a demanding, stubborn boss. Just who is in the pilot’s seat right now? Is it me, or my legs that are dictating my wants and desires? … Continue reading →

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Track Practice Tuesday

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

Yesterday I woke up early and ran slowly and sleepily up a very steep hill near my apartment. After shuffling up the urban mountain, I cruised back down to complete the 5-mile loop, hopped in the shower and sped to … Continue reading →

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70 mile training week.

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

It’s Sunday night and I am a tired girl. Why? Because I ran 70 miles this week (new personal training record!!) That’s right, I said it:  70 miles. I had wondered what would happen when and if I ever broke … Continue reading →

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