Tag Archives: Training

Who’s Advice is GOOD Advice?

Posted on February 6, 2015 by RunDedeauxRun

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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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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I Keep On Falling…

Posted on September 12, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

It’s long run day. I remembered my plethora of items and to-dos. I even wrote a cheat sheet for my route. The weather was PERFECT for a run. I lost my cheat sheet on the run. Looked down and my … Continue reading →

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Trying to Remember if I’ve Forgotten Something

Posted on September 11, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

Tomorrow is ‘long run’ day.  18-19 miles of running long.  After this run, I WILL START MY TAPER until the MARATHON!  WHAT???  My run next week is 14-15 miles.  I guess that’s a taper, right?  Man, oh man.  I’m doing … 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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Streak Completed

Posted on July 1, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

I got a little ‘creative’ but I completed my June Streak.  Go me… On another note, this humidity is KILLING ME.  Seriously.  I’ve had enough of it.  Fortunately, Mother Nature is giving us a break this week.  The temperature is … Continue reading →

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June Streak

Posted on June 16, 2014 by RunDedeauxRun

I’m on a streak.  It’s June 16 and I have not ‘not done’ a workout/run this month.  I was also planning to not drinking alcohol in June but that didn’t work out.  My friend got a Margaritaville machine and, well…  … Continue reading →

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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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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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