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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Smoothie
“There is no happiness except in the realization that we have accomplished something.” -Henry Ford Monday – 3 miles I made a fruit smoothie using kiwis, blueberries, and peaches. It was a yummy, quick post-run treat. I put the leftover smoothie … Continue reading
It’s the Weekend
“A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content.” -Proverb We completed our long slow run on Saturday. Marcia joined Terri and I for the 9 mile run around our town. We averaged 10 minute miles while enjoying the slightly cooler … Continue reading
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It’s A Drag
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.” ~ Vince Lombardi Wednesday: 3 miles Thursday: 5 miles It has been difficult trying to run after work. I get home, start cooking or planning a quick meal for after … Continue reading
New Shoes
“We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves…The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving … Continue reading
Weekend Workout
Our Saturday long run was slow and relaxing. We did our new route. Running new routes always makes me nervous about the potential dog encounter. Thankfully, we didn’t come across any dogs. However, we did come a few yards away … Continue reading
A Little Motivation
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot It was back-to-work week for me. This meant getting used to running in the hot evenings. The heat really had an impact … Continue reading
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Back to Work
Derive happiness in oneself from a good day’s work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. – Henri Matisse Today I am celebrating the beauty of my last day of summer. I could sit here and feel sad that my … Continue reading
Finding New Places
Jogging is very beneficial. It’s good for your legs and your feet. It’s also very good for the ground. It makes it feel needed. ~Charles Schulz, – Peanuts I get tired of running the same route day after day, so … Continue reading
Dancing in New Orleans
Rewind back to Saturday night: Here are some of the girls as we wait for our table at Deanie’s Seafood Restaurant. Deannie’s Seafood Platter (Tasty, but don’t try to run the day after eating this ) (I didn’t really … Continue reading
Edwin Edwards
Monday is back to work day for me. It’s also almost time to begin my marathon training for the Louisiana Marathon. Right now I’m sticking with shorter runs because of the heat. Monday was a 3-mile run. Today was a … Continue reading
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