Monthly Archives: November 2011

Sister Sleepover

I almost forgot, it has been a whole week since my sister slept over….and I swear I am still catching up on sleep. That child stays up late and gets up early, I am not sure how she does it! … Continue reading

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Training Week 16: Vegas Week!

Ahhhhhhh Taper Madness week!!!!!!! I am the absolute worst at tapering. Pretty much have to tie me down to not run which is why I only do a 1 week taper now but I am already looking forward to starting … Continue reading

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Turkey Trot

Almost a month ago I ran an awesome 5 Mile race on a hilly course and PR’d…oh and it was on my Birthday :).  So for the Turkey Trot this year I decided to go after another PR since the course is … Continue reading

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Training Week 15: Almost Vegas Time :)

11 Days til marathon number 10!!!!!! But only 9 days til I am in Vegas. Any tips on what to see or do are more than welcome. Monday:  Football canceled due to Tornado Warnings…weaksauce Tuesday: 6 Miles Wednesday: 2 Miles @7:36 pace, … Continue reading

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Fall Classic Half Marathon and the Almost PR

Gearing up for a November half marathon I expect frigid cold temperatures so I had planned on tights, long sleeve shirts, gloves, hats etc. So imagine my confusion when I when I woke up to 60 degree temps on Sunday … Continue reading

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Training Week 14

19 Days to the Las Vegas Marathon-PR City! Really? Is it only 19 days away? Someone check my math there, it seems a little soon. And how is it Thanksgiving next week already. I feel like I forgot how to read … Continue reading

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Inland Trail Half Marathon

Signing up to do half marathons is not always the easiest thing to do since it is always freezing cold and I can never decide what to wear. How I managed to wear anything other than 5 layers of sweat clothes is … Continue reading

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Training Week 13

26 Days to the Las Vegas Marathon-PR City! Monday:  Trick or Treating-Walked 2.5 miles Tuesday: 6 Miles Wednesday: 5 Miles Thursday: Speedwork-2 miles at 8:02 pace, 4 800s @ 3:25, 3:25, 3:19 and 3:18 Friday: 5 Miles Saturday: Rest Sunday: 14 Miles-Inland Trail Half … Continue reading

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Bench Bar Run For Justice 5 Mile: Birthday PR

Who signs up to run a race on their Birthday? This girl. To be honest when I saw my Birthday was on a Saturday this year I searched for a marathon to run on that day. That fell through so … Continue reading

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