Category Archives: Running

to taper or not to taper?

I hope everyone’s having a good weekend! There are so many awesome races happening- Big Sur, Eugene, Country Music in Nashville, Kentucky Derby Festival – that I’m having some pretty gnarly FOMO (that’s fear of missing out, FYI). Eugene and … Continue reading

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Weekly recap, cancer prevention, DI stuff

It’s kind of gloomy in NYC, but I’m not complaining because it’s actually pretty perfect running weather and I had a decent progression run this morning. My legs felt pretty good following Sunday’s race, and one of the things I’m … Continue reading

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Run for the Parks 4M Race Recap

I haven’t run a 4 mile race since 2010, so I was really excited to “Run for the Parks” this morning. The race was my favorite 4 mile course in Central Park – up Cat hill during mile 1 (to … Continue reading

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weekday long running and mushy quickbread

Happy Friday! I feel like I’m coming back from a mini-vacation after Boston last weekend, in that I didn’t do any school work for two straight days (minus the bus rides). So I’m trying to get back into the swing … Continue reading

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On cheese (and still inspired)

There’s nothing like spectating an epic race like Boston if you need a little running inspiration. I think I floated through my 8 miler yesterday morning (partly with Ali – <3 running buddies) still high from the energy. Sharon Cherop, … Continue reading

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what would you do?

It was a gorgeous early morning in Boston today. Gorgeous and sweaty. I ran 7.25 miles around the Charles, and at 6:30 a.m. it was already 64 degrees and toasty feeling. I always go for a run on Marathon morning … Continue reading

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Shipping up to Boston

Happy Thursday! This morning’s run: 8 miles, 1:10:10, 8:46/mile. The hamstring felt decent but tightened up towards the end of the run. I think the every other day plan is working well for me (even though I always itch to … Continue reading

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ramblings on marathons not run

Thanks for all of your comments and pain-in-my-ass suggestions! It’s still bothering me, so hopefully my classmates won’t think I’m weird if they see me sitting on one of these tonight. balls. Saturday’s race reminded me how much I like … Continue reading

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Scotland Run 10K Race Recap

When I signed up for the Scotland Run 10K a few months ago, it was supposed to happen at the end of a 20-miler as I entered the “Monster Month” of preparation for the Buffalo Marathon. But then the hamstring … Continue reading

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Trying new things: the parsnip

Yesterday I was talking with a co-worker about the most dangerous thing I’ve done lately. Obviously, I couldn’t think of a damn thing beside crossing the street when the little red hand is blinking furiously and cabs are revving their … Continue reading

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