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Secrets of a Successful Race

Rosy cheeks: my twin, Molly, me, and Linda Williams after the finish For Molly and me, the Race for the Roses was dang near perfect from the weather (34 degrees and sunny at the start) to the outcome… more →

another mother runner

Dash In To Spring: 9 Family Friendly Race Events

Amy Smith wrote 3 weeks ago: Part of our Portland pride stems from the fact that Portlanders are outdoor enthusiasts and our city … more →

Tags: Things to do, outdoor fun, family friendly races in portland, kid's races in Portland, races for the Portland Family, Bridge to Brews!, Cupcake Classic, Earth Day Run, Run Like A Mother

Secrets of a Successful Race — 40 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Rosy cheeks: my twin, Molly, me, and Linda Williams after the finish For Molly and me, the Race for … more →

Tags: half-marathon, running music, Personal Best, Running Friends, running skirts, Half-Marathon Playlist, Race For The Roses, Rock n Roll Nashville

A Runner's Parable — 18 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: The Fox and the Crow: one of many moral-telling tales For me, Saturday’s long run felt like a living … more →

Tags: Running Friends, womens running, hill running, Race For The Roses

She's Got (Sore) Legs... — 16 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Me after 2009 marathon: next time I won't neglect the post-'thon recovery ice bath Theorie … more →

Tags: Running, half-marathon, mothers running, running advice, Portland Marathon, Marathon Training, womens running, post-marathon recovery plan, recovering after a marathon

Marathoned out — 32 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Ah, if only my belly had so little fat... Moments after crossing the in finish line at April’s … more →

Tags: Juggling working and exercise, Marathons, half-marathon, mothers running, big sur marathon, Boston Marathon, Running - Motivation, Portland Marathon, womens running

How Can I Ever Thank You? — 37 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Smiling because I'd just spotted the fam under a tree (nature's umbrella) Okay, qualifying … more →

Tags: Racing, Marathons, mothers running, Boston Marathon, Running - Motivation, running inspiration, Portland Marathon, womens running

The Portland Marathon: RLAM Intern Weighs In — 37 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago:     Sarah at mile 19, about to qualify for Boston Marathon!   Oh hi! I’m Jessie Hethc … more →

Tags: Marathons

Digging Deep...and Loving It — 35 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Catching a high: jubilant SBS at finish of last marathon Before I ever had children, I had a very di … more →

Tags: Racing, Marathons, Marathon Pacing, mothers running, being competitive, mental toughness, Boston Marathon, Portland Marathon, womens running

Getting Schooled on Marathon Training Runs — 32 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Wanted a cool image of a rainbow, but my kids are shrieking so this one will have to suffice! Traini … more →

Tags: Running, running moms, Marathons, mothers running, roctane, Portland Marathon, GU, Marathon Training, advanced marathon training plan

Running for Cover — 11 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: No photos of hedges at my parents' house, but better than the Googled images of "bush … more →

Tags: running moms, half-marathon, Speedwork, roctane, GU, Tempo Run, Marathon Training, womens running

10 Secrets to a Successful Long Run — 41 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: No photographers on my weekend's long run, but this is me in signature capris (see #4) on a roc … more →

Tags: Running, mothers running, big sur marathon, running advice, running nutrition, Portland Marathon, nuun, Marathon Training, advanced marathon training plan

Color My (Sporty) World — 30 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Powered-by-purple running partners Sheila and SBS standing in front of my power-color minivan Typica … more →

Tags: Running, Mothers, running moms, mothers running, big sur marathon, New Balance, New York Times, Lululemon, Running Friends

Rediscovering the Joys of Running with a Friend — 33 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: I'm so glad my running buddies aren't slugs! Sometimes I consider myself very social (clos … more →

Tags: Running, running moms, mothers running, Boston Marathon, Running - Motivation, Lululemon, Running Friends, Portland Marathon, Marathon Training

Fall Marathon Training: Pick a Team — 32 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Wait, just wait: It'll all make sense in a minute why I chose this image! Maybe I shouldn’t lea … more →

Tags: Running, running moms, Marathons, big sur marathon, being competitive, Boston Marathon, Portland Marathon, Tempo Run, Andrew Kastor

Sisterhood of the Traveling Feet — 10 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Chat-chat-chat: Miles melt while talking I went on my first-ever big-group run last weekend. Yet ami … more →

Tags: Running, running moms, Marathons, mothers running, running group, Running Friends, Portland Marathon, infertility, IVF

What's Your Favorite Training Plan? — 23 comments

bowenshea wrote 2 years ago: Hmmmm, what's the best training plan for marathon #7? Let me start with some news, and a little … more →

Tags: Oregon, Marathons, half-marathon, running 5K, big sur marathon, Couch to 5K, 10k, Portland Marathon

Happy Mother's Day News: Kara Goucher Is Pregnant — 19 comments

bowenshea wrote 3 years ago: Kara and husband, Adam, sharing a laugh. (Courtesy http://www.leahnash.com) Had to share: SBS broke … more →

Tags: running moms, Running during Pregancy, Pregnant mom, running inspiration, Kara Goucher pregnant, Paula Radcliffe, New York Times, NYTimes, Nike


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