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I started my running almost 6 years ago and haven’t looked back? I’m a slower runner, but I usually get to the finish line or back to the car. It ‘s how I control diabetes, keep my sanity, and maintain my sparkling personality. Ask anyone what happens if I skip a few days of running. My sparkling personality is the last thing they will tell you. Slightly cranky is what they will say.

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Biggest Loser Half Marathon

April 6, 2013

What a GREAT race!! I woke up on time and got busy getting dressed. I ate a couple of sweet potato wedges with almond butter on the way to the race, but I was too nervous to eat much. I think one of the reasons I was so nervous is that this …

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Pre-race routines

April 5, 2013

Races make me nervous. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 5K or full marathon. I just get antsy and nervous the night before. I don’t usually sleep well because I’m afraid of oversleeping and either being late or missing the race altogether. I don’t really know WHY I’m nervous. I’m not a speedy runner and [...]

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Saucony Surprise!!

April 4, 2013

What a day! Race day is almost here and I’m just jumpy and tired and more jumpy and anxious. And I have no idea why. It’s not like I’m trying to break a speed record. I’m just hoping to finish without injury. It’s been a very trying year and I’m just now getting …

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Same schedule, different day

April 2, 2013

Today, I finally got in the long run that almost didn’t happen. I have a half-marathon this weekend and I wanted to get in a 10 mile run before I start the racing season. I ran a few shorter runs while I was off work during spring break, so I planned to go out to [...]

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Running Recap March 25-31

March 30, 2013

This was my spring break week and I took full advantage of it by breaking in new shoes (Saucony) and firing up the garmin. I have kept my garmin in my bag for the past few weeks because I tend to get really obsessed with time. By taking it off and just running …

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Saucony Virrata Part 2

March 27, 2013

A few weeks ago, Saucony sent me a pair of Virratas from their Natural line of running shoes. I posted my initial review and fell in love with them. Since then, I have put about 80 miles on them so I wanted to give a follow up review after some mileage. 1. …

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I need a bigger #FitnessCloset

March 25, 2013

And apparently, I really like Nike apparel. This all started by Pavement Runner who suggested a link up with details about what types of running/fitness gear we all hoard have. Once a year, I go through my nooks and crannies to donate old stuff, fluff the good stuff, and I never …

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Running reflections

March 20, 2013

When I first started running a few years ago, I had no idea how much it would alter my life. Nor did I know how I would go through various stages in frequency, intensity, distance. In some ways, running is ever-changing but in some ways it’s a constant force in my life. No matter how [...]