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I Am Feeling Kind of Emotional

Posted on October 7, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

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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There’s Always Next Week, I Guess

Posted on August 18, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

So, I had a terrible run last Friday.  I guess it was good in that I tried and I eventually got to the end.  Does it really matter that I had to walk nearly 20% of the distance at the … Continue reading →

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Taking it Day By Day

Posted on August 14, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Lately, I’ve begun to remember what training is really like. It it tiresome. It hurts. It’s stressful. It’s uncertain. It’s tiresome: I run 4 days a week and do miscellaneous cross training on 2 days. I praise God for that … Continue reading →

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Making a List and Checking it…. SEVERAL times

Posted on February 1, 2012 by RunDedeauxRun

My very first marathon is only FIVE days away!  I am full of so many emotions:  excitement, fear, anxiety, nervousness…  I think these are going to be long days. I am working on a list of all of the things … Continue reading →

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Double Digits and Week 2 Done

Posted on October 22, 2011 by RunDedeauxRun

Whew! I ran 27 miles this week. So, if there is ever a week-long marathon, I’m already ready! Last week, I had a little training lesson: I can’t run at all the day after a long run and I should … Continue reading →

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