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About mojamala2

20 something runner from Cleveland, OH. I am an avid runner, marathon maniac and Boston Marathoner. I have completed 11 marathons and am an Offficial Blogger for the Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon. Contact me at: MojaMala2blog@gmail.com

Moving On: New Marathon & New Training Plan

Even though I am still in mourning over not being able to finish the Cleveland Marathon 2013, I still signed up for Cleveland Marathon 2014. The prices are hard to beat right now. Marathon: $50 Half: $40 10K: $20 5K: … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon 2013

On Cleveland Marathon morning, I woke up at 4 am and went through my normal marathon morning routine: Put in contacts, put up hair, go to the bathroom, get dressed, apply Bodyglide, eat breakfast, double-check I haven’t forgotten anything (bib, … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon Weekend 2013

I am beyond excited to race tomorrow, even with the heat that is predicted. I’ve already dialed my goal time back and if need, be I will dial it back more during the race. The goal is to finish and … Continue reading

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My Night Out With Elle Magazine & Wella Hair: Turn Any Light Into The Spotlight

Last night, I traded in my sweaty running clothes, put on a dress and heels to attend an event at the Charles Scott Salon in Rocky River. How else would I taper for a marathon just days away? I’ve been … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon Weekend is Upon us.

I have a crazy busy week this week but by Friday I will be hanging out with runners at the VIP dinner, Saturday I will be shopping at the marathon expo, Saturday night I will be carbo loading with friends … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon Training Week 18: This Is It!

Training is all done, now just need to keep the legs healthy and give them some much needed rest. My plan is to run 5 miles on Monday (yesterday), 4 on Tuesday and 3 on Wednesday and then I am … Continue reading

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My Cleveland Marathon Experiences

While researching a couple things for this post, I stumbled upon some really cool Cleveland Marathon Facts. First Cleveland marathon was in 1976 and Jesse Owens fired the gun at the starting line. Cleveland Marathon has gone through many name … Continue reading

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Run Puritas 5K

I forgot to take a picture of the shirt, so imagine the above logo on a light grey t shirt. Then imagine the shirt being a perfect fit. Then imagine me wearing it everyday since Saturday. Hello, new favorite t … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon Training Week 17: Taper Time

Crazy how fast those 17 weeks went by and now I’m tapering for my second marathon of the year. I’m still thinking about my time goal for this race but overall I am so happy to be healthy enough to … Continue reading

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Cleveland Marathon Spectating: Step it up Eastsiders!

I’m being 100% serious in saying that WATCHING A MARATHON IS FUN!!!! I’ve watched quite a few marathons and get completely sucked in every time. You get to watch the top/elite runners come through, then you get to see the … Continue reading

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