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I needed a change for my long run and texted a friend who had run the BWI Trail by the airport. With her report and a Google search with some in-depth info, I had a continuous loop to get in my 11-mile long run. I started at the Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. aircraft observation area …
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It's hard, this running thing. (No one said it would be easy, they just said it would be worth it, amirite??) I've given you my top running songs and five tips to get back into running, but I think we need to add a few more (and a few somewhat shallow) ways to make running …
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I wrote about how I'm turning 31 and urged you to follow along and keep me accountable in my quest to get back in shape. You're all great cheerleaders, but I needed someone to really kick my ass when I got off track. Enter Kerry. Kerry is my MyFitnessPal coach. I decided to fork over …
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Oops. I kind of fell off the radar, didn't I? I've been pretty busy, so let me catch you up. Two Saturdays ago, I ran the Baltimore 10-miler with Dianne and Jon. I forgot my watch! I am the world's WORST pacer, so I wasn't shocked when I saw that I did my first mile …
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This post is sponsored by Vega Sport, but these opinions are all mine. Vega Sport is all about fueling your better with its line of products to prepare you to workout, sustain the workout, and recover. I was excited to try the Chocolate Mint protein bar because I love Thin Mints. They're made with 15g of plant-based …
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After running the Pittsburgh half, I came up with a list of things that I wanted to focus on for my next half marathon Run a few 5Ks/10Ks. In the past year, I've run my fastest (adult) 5K and the last (7-mile) leg of the marathon relay with the Medifast Milers at the Baltimore Running Festival. Add …
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When I'm stuck inside on the treadmill for training runs, I need to get creative. Yesterday, I scanned Pinterest and found this workout from A Better Year to a Better Life. (I can't find the original on her site.) I modified it because 1/4-mile intervals seemed to quick to hop off the treadmill, I needed longer …
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In two weeks, Steve and I will be headed down to Charlottesville, VA to run the Charlottesville Half Marathon, so I figured this was a good time to check it and let you on how my training is going. To start, I'm not sure that I will ever do another race so early in the …
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I turn 30 tomorrow. No, it's really not a big deal, but I've been finding myself thinking about it, looking at old pictures, etc. It's kind of crazy to look back over the years—and the bleached hair and the horrible disposable camera quality—and see how much has changed and how much has stayed the same. …
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I always run with both my Garmin and my little iPod Shuffle. I’m obsessive about checking my pace and the distance; I’ve tried to break the habit, but no can do. And the music is just motivating to me, so when I realized that I was without and had a five-miler on my plate, I …
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Since I wrote about my winter running essentials and have shared some workouts, are you assuming that I’m actually training for my upcoming half marathon? That’s so kind of you. I appreciate the faith that you have in me. It’s warranted. I’ve been training. I’ve been faithfully following a (slightly modified) training schedule from Hal …
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Winter's been pretty harsh in Baltimore and when I have to run outside, I need to bundle up. Here's my favorite winter running attire: Moving Comfort Vixen C/D bra - I invested in this bra when I realized that all of my running bras were from Target ... and college. Oops. I was training for my half …
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I hate the treadmill. I (not so) affectionately call it the 'dreadmill' and really only use it when I have to. With a half marathon looming in less than nine weeks and below-freezing temps outside, I have to use it now. The only way I can tolerate it is to a) listen to music and b) do …
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Baltimore has seen 10 murders in the first nine days of 2014. Sorry to kick off with such a downer, but WTF is wrong with people?? At this rate, we'll hit 400 murder this year. That is ridiculous. Are people annoyed because it's cold? January 26 is Australia Day at the National Aquarium. In good news, …
I feel like there are so many things that I want to post about and my brain can't narrow in on one thing—so I'll just post a bunch of things that I'm thinking about/loving right now. Welcome to my brain dump. I'm joining the Elf 4 Health Challenge! Remember that little running update? Yeah, I've been …
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I haven't talked about running much since the Pittsburgh half back in May and my (adult) 5K PR on Memorial Day. Honestly, my running has been limited. Summer hit, I went on vacation and on two work trips, Steve's grandmother passed away, and we bought a house. I signed up for the Baltimore half and …
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Ouch. I get it, dailymile. I haven't run in days. 11 days, in fact. Between my 3 Ws (wedding, work trip, and weekend trip), there was little time to squeeze in a run. So, after this friendly reminder, how did I get back into the swing of it? Here are five little tips to help you when you need …
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I signed up for the Special Operations Memorial Day 5K put on by Boston Street Running in Canton for the typical reasons: to have a race to keep me accountable, to work on my speed work, and to try to beat my 5K time. When I woke up at 6:01 am (we'll talk about odd …
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My friend, Katharine, texted me the other day and said, "Quick—favorite running songs." I named off a few and then started to think about a longer list. If you're interested and need some motivational music, here's my top 10 list: Eminem, "'Til I Collapse" - When Eminem yells at me to not give up, not give …
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Yes, I plan to run another half marathon. Yes, I beat myself up a little over the last one, but that doesn't mean that I'm done. Oh no—I'm just getting started, kids. In my recap of the Pittsburgh half marathon, I mentioned that I was making plans for my next half marathon. Here's what I'm …
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I won’t lie—I’m disappointed in my Pittsburgh half marathon performance. Yes, I’m definitely happy that I broke two hours, but I really wanted to beat my last time and my overall race experience was poor. Everything went well leading up to the race. Steve and I got to Pittsburgh with no issues, met up with …
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I just did my last run pre-Pittsburgh half-marathon run, a short two miles without my Garmin (which makes me feel naked). This is my second half marathon and first big out-of-town race. I’m a little nervous; I know that I can run the distance and the pace that I want (sub 8:50-min miles), but so …
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