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Disney Dopey Challenge
Just over 30 days and counting until I head to Disney World to compete in the Dopey challenge which the more I think about this the crazier it is. Training is going well and to be honest I am feeling strong even after some knee pain this past week. Crazy to think soon I will be doing 4 races back to back over 4 days. The…
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Ready for the weekend
Been a heck of a week as work and have to say I am very ready for the weekend. Going to be a busy one but will be nice to be out of the office. I get to finish tiling a floor, mow 4 acres, do a pregnancy photo shoot and clean house, oh and I have a 7 mile run I have to fit in there. :) What are your plans for the weekend?
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hope Everyone has great weekend
Just noticed the group has been quiet this week so figured I would wish everyone a happy weekend once the workday is done, TGIF...
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Staying cool
So as we move into full on summer with the heat and pollen and other fun challenges for working out outside what do you do to stay cool and listen to your body? A few changes I have started to make is adding Gatorade to my fluid intake, with the heat and sweating more at time you need more than water to help recover. I am…
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Welcome Spring
I do love how the weather is starting to warm up and the days getting longer but I have to say it is going to make it harder to get my rump in the gym for lifting and cross training. It does does however fit in nicely with my running, much more prefer to run outside then on the treadmill. I also find than as the weather…
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Fitness gear
Not sure who else looks into new gear for fitness coming out but if you are a tech head like me check out the news just released on the Samsung Gear Fit. I have to say this is the first fitness band that I am actually a little excited to see release. It has the normal functions you would expect but also a few new ones and…
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Mini Challenge
So as this week begins to wind down and we move into the weekend I am happy that so far I have been able to hold myself to my personal challenge this week of 10k steps a day. It has been a tougher challenge than I expected especially having a day that i was not able to make it to the gym, had to force myself to move to get…
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Motivation
Ok so recently it has felt like I am seeing allot more people putting out motivational quotes that they like which caused me to think about what quotes help me. Though they may be odd 2 that help me are "Earn it" which is just something I sat when I am feeling the urge to eat foods that may not be the best of choices. and…
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2014
As we get closer to the end of 2013 I smile and look back on how I did this year. I am 15 or so pounds lighter and completed my first half marathon. I am also starting to look to the new year and the challenges I have already set for myself. I plan to complete my first full marathon in November of 2014 and 2 half marathons…
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1st half marathon
It only took me 40 years to do it :) but completed my 1st half marathon in 1 hour 49 minutes placing 4th in the 40 to 45 age group and 69th overall. now to aim for the full marathon...
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Greensboro Marathon
Anyone else running the Greensboro 1/2 marathon or full?
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Local Run Tomorrow 2/23
Local to Greensboro Area Going to be a cool rainy day tomorrow but if anyone is looking for a local run http://reddogfarm.com/ is hosting a 3 and 6 mile run. Here is a clip of the info from their site. Red Dog Farm is Hoofin' It to Boston and we need your help! On Monday, April 15th a friend of Red Dog Farm, Reid Bolinger,…
