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Month: April 2014

Not another half marathon! (As well as thoughts on racing, training and more…)

Not another half marathon! (As well as thoughts on racing, training and more…)

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Sometimes we need a break.  Maybe not from running all together but from racing a certain distance.  Right now me and the half marathon distance are not on the best of terms.  In the span of 6 weeks I raced in three half marathons.  Did I overdo it?  Yes. Do I need a break?  Yes. Little Rock Half Marathon- 3/2/14- race report can be found here. Germantown Half Marathon- 3/16/14- race report can be found here. Doc Rock and Run…

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Doc Rock and Run Half Marathon- Race Report

Doc Rock and Run Half Marathon- Race Report

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This past Saturday I ran in the Doc Rock and Run Half Marathon in Jonesboro, Arkansas.  I’m pretty sure this race is going to be one I remember for a LONG time. It was a very memorable girls weekend and I will try to spare you some of the craziness.  Races do not always go as planned (or even close to as planned) so sometimes you just have to deal with what you’ve got and do what you can.  This…

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Capital City Classic 10K- Race Report

Capital City Classic 10K- Race Report

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Well here we are over a week out after the Capital City 10k and I guess it’s about time I get this race recap written. I’ve actually run another race since this one- the Doc Rock and Run Half Marathon in Jonesboro, Arkansas and you better believe I will be writing about that one too.  I’ll give you a hint-it’s pretty much the exact opposite of the report you are about to read!  Let’s just say I was definitely reminded…

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Running a Faster 5K!

Running a Faster 5K!

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Thank you for the many kind comments on Facebook and Twitter about my race this past weekend.  I ran in the Capital City Classic in Little Rock this past Saturday morning and was able to knock about 30 seconds off my 10K PR so I was thrilled!  The 10K is an interesting distance.  I don’t race a lot of them but it’s nice to see some improvement in my time.  I am working on a race report and will try…

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The Bison Invitational Track Meet- 5K Race Report

The Bison Invitational Track Meet- 5K Race Report

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In April of 2001 I ran in what I assumed would be my last college track meet ever.  Pretty blurry but I’m on the far right Just hanging out with some of my track girls after a meet senior year I had run cross country and track in high school and all four years at Harding University.  I remember thinking at my last meet- this is it.  I’m done.  I was a little sad but I knew that it was…

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