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Remember Me?

Hey!  Anybody there?  Remember me? I’m back!  I’ve been ‘running’ again.  Okay, it’s mostly walking but let’s call it running for old time’s sake. I’m moving slower than molasses and the first couple of weeks were painful:  knees, heel from … Continue reading

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Who’s Advice is GOOD Advice?

I do a fair amount of running.  I’ve been running a few years or so.  I run even though I have a few challenges.  I’ve run a few marathons.  I’ve had injuries from which I’ve recovered.  I’ve avoided other kinds … Continue reading

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Run Streak

I’m doing the Runner’s World Run Streak again this year.  What is that, you ask?  Runners commit to running at least one mile per day from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.  I think it’s 38 days.  Sounds simple enough, right? … Continue reading

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Ten Days til My Marathon!

Originally posted on Run Dedeaux Run:
The countdown begins!  Only 10 days til my very first (only??) full marathon!  I am excited, nervous, scared… ? Last night, I asked my husband this question:  “What if I can’t finish the race?” …

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Ho Hum…

I feel like I have no purpose in life right now.  Last week, I was training for a marathon.  Today, I’m just sitting here… Blah!

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#OwnChicago :-)

I did it! Yesterday, I ran the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon along with 44,999 other runners! I got to the race in plenty of time but of course… I had to use the toilet. The lines for the … Continue reading

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I Am Feeling Kind of Emotional

It’s October 7:  FIVE DAYS BEFORE MY MARATHON!!  Last week, I was worrying about the weather.  This weekend, I was worried about my physical fitness and preparedness for the race.  Today, I’m feeling emotional. Why?  Lots of reasons.  I’m so … Continue reading

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Countdown!

Lots on my mind. Lots to think about – or not, depending on how you look at it. Tomorrow morning is my very last long run of this training season. I’m doing 10 miles and it may rain. I don’t … Continue reading

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Running With the Invisible Hand

Yesterday, my scheduled long run was 12-13 miles.  I’ve been really thinking about the amount of hills on my runs (I don’t like them) and I TRIED to map out a route with a flatter course.  After trying over and … Continue reading

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Taper – What it Means to Me

Well folks, it’s taper time.  Training isn’t over, but it is quickly coming to an end.  Seriously.  Where has the time gone? I’ve run my 20 miler.  It went great.  I finished tired but not completely exhausted.  I was sore … Continue reading

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