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I thought Friday would be a great day of food to share as I prepare for my 8th half marathon on Sunday. I will not be racing the race on Sunday, but running it more like a training run. I hope to PR in the Columbus Half Marathon in October. When I know that I [...] I decided earlier this year to study for my personal training certification through the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). Putting it out there for the world to know made even more pressure for me to work hard and pass the test the first time around. There was so much information and I had no [...] Actually, I got a brand new pair of flip flops. With summer just around the corner and my favorite sandals – Merrell’s – just over two years old, I thought it was high time to invest in some flip flops that wouldn’t have my sports medicine doctor’s hard work on my feet going down the [...] This weekend I completed my last long run before my upcoming half marathons. The first one is on April 22nd (Earth Day). Tapering is a great time for the body to rest and repair itself in preparation for race day, yet it is hard on the mind. I have struggled before with tapering before [...] Just because I was “on vacation” didn’t mean that I didn’t get my miles in. My mom & sister snapped this picture on their way to take my nephew to school. Fortunately they caught me before I hit the killer hills and felt like dying. After my tour of the hardest hills I have [...] With running & exercising comes sore muscles, injuries, etc. One can only take so many NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs – Aleve, ibuprofen, naproxen) safely. Not only can taking NSAIDS long term have some potentially dangerous side effects, but there have been studies that taking those types of medications before long runs or hard workouts can [...] When I first started running I thought that all I had to do was put on my running shoes & put one foot in front of the other. While that may work for the occasional or casual runner, that doesn’t work for the one (ahem, me) that thinks she can take on the world [...] |
  
My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.    |
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