Category Archives: Running

I’m In!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

I got into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon through the lottery system!  I am SO excited. Before I got ‘the word’, I was wondering if my excitement would turn to panic or dread.  It didn’t.  I found out yesterday … Continue reading →

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Selfie Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

I went to Chicago this weekend for a conference and was able to go out for a run on Sunday morning.  I had such a good time for a few reasons: 1.  The random route that I chose was interesting … Continue reading →

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Shhhhhhh…

Posted on March 18, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Don’t tell my PT this, but I ran for 45 minutes and walked for 5 minutes on the treadmill this morning. We are in New Orleans and I went down to the hotel fitness center as early as I could … Continue reading →

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Don’t Run, Dedeaux, Don’t Run

Posted on March 13, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Well, I’m sidelined for a bit.  My left knee (mostly) has been bothering me.  I went to physical therapy today and talked about my issue.  Result:  I’ve gotten a recommendation to not run, walk for long distances or do Body … Continue reading →

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Hellooooooo…..

Posted on February 27, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

I’m back!  I ‘sat out’ for a while ‘resting and recovering’ from the Houston Marathon.  I’ve been going to physical therapy for my knee/hip and I’ve run a few times – really slow and short.  This week, I started Body … Continue reading →

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Houston!

Posted on January 20, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

My second marathon was yesterday.  It was a long road to January 19, 2014. The last couple of weeks before the marathon were kind of stressful for me. Granted, it was stress created by me and was probably unnecessary, but … Continue reading →

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FIVE Days… FIVE Days!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

You know when you have a SUPER GREAT idea and you jump head first into making it a reality and then you start thinking “What was I thinking?” Welcome to my life right now. I can’t think of anything but … Continue reading →

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Outfit Try-Outs

Posted on January 12, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

So, my camel toe and I went for a run today. I am trying to decide what to wear for my marathon next Sunday and today, I wore some new compression capris.  These are the pair that I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002WZDTJU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 … Continue reading →

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The Countdown Has Begun

Posted on January 9, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

It’s been so long.  I haven’t posted for a myriad of reasons:  guilt, nothing to say, stress, procrastination…  I’m back, though!  Try to contain your excitement 🙂 So, my marathon is 10 days from today – January 19.  I’m feeling … Continue reading →

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It’s Mostly Mental

Posted on December 6, 2013 by RunDedeauxRun

There’s lots of ‘wisdom’ out there about what training for a marathon is like.  It’s a big commitment. It’s hard. It separates the serious from the not so serious. It takes over your life. It’s crazy… I agree with all … Continue reading →

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