June 19, 2013

Hershey Half Marathon- FINISH!

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A break from the norm. That’s what I needed something fierce.  Weeks of doctor appointments, grieving and trying to find a way to normal resulted in me wondering if I was even prepared to run my second half-marathon. The first one was good but rough. Could I do it again with less training?  Could I [...]

Ten Miles Down. One Week Left

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Sunday morning dawned early with a soft knock at my front door. It was six a.m. and my good friend was there to go on my longest and last training run for the Hershey Half-Marathon.  Ten miles stretched out before us in all manner of hills, paths, gravel roads and winding streets.  The air had [...]

Running to Where I Need to Be

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Twice last week I stepped out of my comfort zone when it came to running.  Since most of my days are highly structured due to the schedules of the four other people living in my house, my runs and other workouts have to happen at specific times and days.  Ballet class at 10 in the morning?  [...]

Hershey Half Marathon, Here I Come!

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As I stood looking at a Blogher booth display of lace thong style wick-away underpants this weekend I said aloud, “Wow. These would be great for my half-marathon training!”  Another blogger next to me exclaimed, “Oh! I’m training for my first half!  Which one are you doing?” It’s done. It’s settled.  I’m doing the Hershey Half [...]