Body knows best

Training for a marathon takes a lot…of everything.  It takes a lot of miles on the road, a lot of hours stretching and lifting to support those muscles, a lot of ice for post-run recovery, a lot of  oatmeal and peanut butter (my favorite pre-run breakfast) and a lot of time.  A combination of all […]

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A cold day to run, but warm and fuzzy inside

1 pair of socks 2 pairs of running tights 2 long sleeved shirts 1 jacket 1 pair of gloves with flip-top mittens 1 ski hat 1 pair of sunglasses This was my attire for today’s 16 mile long run.  The forecast at the time I ran was 23 degrees with 21 mph winds, making it […]

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Being Flexible for February

You may know I am a big fan of yoga.  I try to make it a regular part of my weekly workouts to improve my mental focus, balance and flexibility.  And while it’s fun to be bendy and make myself into a pretzel, I recently found a few new ways to test my flexibility.

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