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Last Quality Workout!4 comments

amyjane12 wrote 14 hours ago: WEIRD. I ran my last real quality workout this morning. And I didn’t even really savor it … more →

Tags: Training

Tapering at Last!

anotherrunner wrote 2 days ago: Finally. Finally. I’ve been waiting so long. My pre-race taper began today. No more Easy 7 Mil … more →

Tags: Training Runs, Dick Collins Firetrail 50, greetings, Javelina Jundred, miwok 100k, RunenrsWorld, Way Too Cool

Last time vs. This time7 comments

amyjane12 wrote 2 days ago: With 13 days to go until CIM I guess it’s time to get all self-reflective and stuff. I’l … more →

Tags: Training

Peak Week, Monster Month, and the Terrible Taper

David Stewart wrote 6 days ago: Are you wondering why the runner in your life seems so crabby? Read on: Preparing to run a 26.2 mile … more →

Tags: Running, Marathons, California International Marathon, Peak Week

The Taper Crazies Have Come Early to Find Me!!!!10 comments

amyjane12 wrote 1 week ago: Let’s see… Mysterious aches and pains? Check. Blinding hunger despite a cutback in milea … more →

Tags: Training

Bonding1 comment

Kate wrote 1 week ago: Today I did something I hadn’t done since last November. I ran with Erin. See, I have several … more →

Tags: marathon, Group, Retrospective, TNT

3 Weeks Until CIM Marathon

Ken Vendley wrote 1 week ago: Yesterday’s 24 mile run qualified as the crescendo of my marathon training for the CIM maratho … more →

Tags: Running, marathon, CIM Marathon, Humboldt marathon

Post Race Recovery1 comment

anotherrunner wrote 1 week ago: Spent the Rest day doing errands and chores. My legs feel don’t feel very stiff anymore. I … more →

Tags: rest

Weekend Updates: October into November

Jennie wrote 1 week ago: It’s been awhile since I posted an update on current progress, so here’s the skinny on the last few … more →

Tags: Weekend Update, Cabinets, Scribing, Scribe, kennebec, cabinet installation, glazing, window repair, Barn

Still Sick

Kate wrote 1 week ago: The good news is that my stomach is feeling better, but my sinuses STILL feel infected.  I wake up w … more →

Tags: Fitness, marathon, Mental Health

Weak Summary1 comment

the Ringmaster wrote 2 weeks ago: No, that’s not a typo from the English teacher. It really was weak. Did my 9 miles of interval … more →

Tags: Racing, Training, half-marathon, pacing

Secrets for an Amazing Haircut

finance1024 wrote 2 weeks ago: There is only one thing you really have to know about hair cutting and that is: don’t try it y … more →

Tags: Scissors, tapered, Cutting, layer, taper cut, The Natural, the head, usually cut, coarse hair

lunch time at the park2 comments

elizathon wrote 2 weeks ago: Last night, when I got home from work, I just didn’t feel comfortable running 6 miles by mysel … more →

Tags: 1, lunch running

Run Till It Hurts2 comments

Jessica wrote 3 weeks ago: On Sunday I am voluntarily running 13 miles and I’m paying money to do it. Have I lost my ever … more →

Tags: Running, Advenutures, half-marathon, Training

Get Paid to Run, kinda

aedulmes wrote 4 weeks ago: Good afternoon everybody. Its getting closer and closer to my Half Marathon (a week and a half from … more →

Tags: Running, lunch, pumpkin, cake, Halloween, cupcakes, half-marathon

Marine Corps Marathon: race-day logistics replace taper madness4 comments

amyreinink wrote 1 month ago: Whew! Today, I'm visualizing what I'm sure will be an emotional moment at the finish line. T … more →

Tags: Marine Corps Marathon

Taper tantrums hit5 comments

amyreinink wrote 1 month ago: So I’ve been raving about how much I looove my taper, and how my body needs the rest, and Dear … more →

Tags: Marine Corps Marathon

10/19 Easy 4 Miles AND Week 2 Training Checklist

Chad T wrote 1 month ago: 1 loop around the park.  About 40 degrees, wore full warm ups, want to stay warm out there, and heal … more →

Tags: marathon tips, Training Log, 2 weeks until marathon, Marathon Training, Mental Preparation, Nutrition, TRAINING CHECKLIST, Weight lifting

Picking up the race kit...1 comment

Matt wrote 1 month ago: Race weekend is here! I went down to the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon Expo today on my lunch br … more →

Tags: Races, Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon, race expo, half-marathon, Toronto Marathon, Race Day, Race Kit, Expo, Canadian Running


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