Monthly Archives: September 2011

Back to Running

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

It’s back to running time! I have taken over a week off from running to try to heal my IT Band. It is driving me crazy! I finally had a sports massage yesterday and it released most of the pain. It feels … Continue reading →

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Girl Day Trip

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring. ~Jimmy Carter I am really missing my training runs. I ended up taking the … Continue reading →

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Fast Week

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Gatorade ad: “You have a choice. You can throw in the towel, or you can use it to wipe the sweat off of your face.” This week is flying. Sunday – Cross training: alligator hunting Monday- 4 miles Tuesday & … Continue reading →

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Long Run & Alligators

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

It’s a “first.” I did my first solo long run on Saturday. The weather was beautiful and I started the run at sunrise. The mixture of the reds, pinks, and blues in the morning sky reminded me of the layers … Continue reading →

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I Am a Runner

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. -T. S. Eliot: Although I’ve been running for almost a year now, I haven’t felt confident in calling myself a runner until recently. … Continue reading →

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12 Miles & A Photo Booth

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

“Every day is a good day when you run.” -Kevin Nelson I rested for 4 days. I did the ice, Epsom salt bath, stretches, and strengthening exercises. We went for the long run today. We were aiming for 11 miles. … Continue reading →

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Pain, Pain, Go Away

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

“You must listen to your body. Run through annoyance but not through pain.” – George Sheehan We all know about R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) Well, that is my mantra for now. It seems that I am having some IT … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Races

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

“Racing teaches us to challenge ourselves. It teaches us to push beyond where we thought we could go. It helps us to find out what we are made of. This is what we do. This is what it’s all about. … Continue reading →

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Let It Rain!

Posted on September 4, 2011 by

“Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby.” -Langston Hughes This morning Tropical Storm Lee stopped long enough for me to run for an hour. … Continue reading →

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Kissing Summer Good-Bye

Posted on September 3, 2011 by

The days are growing shorter. The sun is setting earlier. As we were finishing our Thursday run, I was surprised to see how dark it was so early in the evening. It’s still summer by the calendar, but its days … Continue reading →

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