Category: running
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On Being Sidelined
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About a month ago, I developed a mysterious foot injury. I went for a 5 mile run, and was feeling good. But that evening, the outside bottom of my foot near the heel was aching. I had no idea what had happened, but it hurt. I gave it a little…
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On Tuesday: Publishing is a Marathon
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The first marathon my husband Rob ran was the Rock ‘N Roll Marathon in gorgeous San Diego, CA. The kids and I had a strategic plan to see him in a couple of different places on the course: at mile 6, mile 12, and mile 24. We had also placed…
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On Tuesday: So you want to start running?
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I consider myself a beginner when it comes to running. It was only 2 years ago this month that I raced in my first 5K. My husband helped me train and assured me that it would simply be a relaxing jog through the idyllic streets of La Canada. What he…
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On Challenges for the New Year
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Staying home with 4 kids means that I never really feel like I finish anything. The dishes may be done for now, but more will magically reappear…sometimes within seconds of completion. Even if the homework is technically done, there is always more reading to do, guitar to practice or flashcards…
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On ipods and unexpected motivation
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The only time I really listen to music is when I am running. Sometimes I’ll mosy on over to grooveshark when I have a moment to write at home, but that is pretty rare. When Rob bought me an ipod for my birthday several years ago, (one of his not-so-subtle…