Tag Archives: marathon

My Laid-Back Marathon Training

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

I know, I know- the marathon is over now so you’d think I’d move on. But I’d like to share what I did to prepare and how it worked for me. Running I only had one long run [19 miles] … Continue reading →

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Thanks a lot, Dean Karnazes

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I am very close to finishing the book RUN!: 26.2 tales of Blisters and Bliss by Dean Karnazes (but I’ve been stretching it out so it doesn’t end). Do you guys know him? He is also known as the Ultra-Marathon … Continue reading →

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LA Marathon 2011 is TOMORROW!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

AHHHHHH! The Los Angeles Marathon is tomorrow! And guess what the predicted forecast is for the usually sunny and beautiful Los Angeles? 100% chance of RAIN and strong wind for the entire day! I cannot really imagine what that is going … Continue reading →

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RUN!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

I don’t call myself hippierunner for nothin’! I have been running since I was 14. My running career began in high school where I participated in track, cross-country and SRLA. It was often tough but rewarding. It’s kinda crazy to … Continue reading →

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7 Facts

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Thank you Kristy for tagging me! I haven’t posted recently because I broke my camera but mostly because I’ve been too lazy to do a whole post so this is awesome! Here are my facts: 1. I happen to find … Continue reading →

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15 MILES

Posted on January 23, 2011 by

Today I had a 15 mile run! That is the longest distance I have done in my marathon training. I am hoping that sometime within the next few weeks I cover a 20 miler. I started the run a little … Continue reading →

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Running Update with 57 days til LAM

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

I have spent the week trying to adjust to the incredibly cold weather (65 degrees!) of the Bay Area. I miss Los Angeles’ 80 degree winter weather! It made for great running conditions! Running Update: The week before I left … Continue reading →

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Oh yes I did.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

I just SIGNED UP for the L.A. MARATHON! It started as an idea I’d been toying with for awhile. Since my last marathon to be exact. Where I pretty much FAILED miserably! It was my most painful run ever but I … Continue reading →

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