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Tag Archives: marathon
Plans (so far) For My Second Marathon
So, I got into the Chevron Houston Marathon. I am excited because I know that under the fear and nervousness about training, this is something I really want to do. I CAN do this. I just gotta train, and train … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged Chevron Houston Marathon, marathon, pace group, pace leader, Training, weight loss, weight watchers
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Mind or Body?
Today is my off day but I ran anyway. Why? I saw a FB post for a Runner’s World Run Streak and decided to join. The challenge is to run at least a mile every day between Memorial Day (May … Continue reading
The Road Less Traveled
Hi! I know. It’s been a while. I haven’t really been in the mood to blog. I keep thinking that I should but never have anything to say. I’m not sure how much I have to say today, but I … Continue reading
Bribery At the Edge of a Precipice
Confession: I have been TOTALLY unmotivated to run. I don’t know why. I see runners and I wish I were them. I think fondly of running and how it makes me feel. I know I SHOULD run. The reality is, … Continue reading
Did You Miss Me?
So… it’s been a while. Dedeaux hasn’t been doing much running lately. Okay… Dedeaux hasn’t done ANY running lately. Lots of stuff going on – lots of things to use as an excuse. On my last post, I mentioned … Continue reading
Making a List and Checking it…. SEVERAL times
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
Attitude & Effort
There are only 7 more days until my first full marathon. WOW! It doesn’t seem exactly like YESTERDAY that I started training, but in the words of some old cliche maker: Time flies when you’re having fun. I confidently declared … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Marathon, Running, Training
Tagged Events, Galveston Texas, marathon, Mile, Road running, Running, Sports, Training
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What I Have Learned about Me
These are the things that I have learned about myself in the past few weeks: I hate waking up early but I also don’t like starting a run after about 7:30 am. My disdain for running late overrides my love … Continue reading
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Tagged Long run and short run, marathon, Road running, Running, Treadmill
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I Changed My Mind About the Marathon
Thursday night: Me: What time is it daylight in the morning? Husband: Around 7:10 Me: Oh, okay. I’m gonna wake up and start running at 7:00. Friday morning at 6:40 a.m.: Alarm: Put a Ring On It – click to … Continue reading
Double Digits and Week 2 Done
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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