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27Jul08

Over the last few months, I’ve really fallen off of my running pace and mileage. I guess it’s normal, especially after working so hard to accomplish a goal. But now it’s time to get serious. I plan on running the Pasadena Marathon on November 16. That gives me 17 weeks to accomplish the following: 1. [...]

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Staying on Track

06Sep07

Sorry for the pun. But I am proud, and relieved, to report that after one week of school, I have yet to miss a run. My schedule has been moved up – I ran regularly at 4:30-5 a.m., but it has actually created more time for me to do other things, like grade papers and [...]

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10 Things I Learned Today

02Sep07

1. I can run 9 miles.2. I can’t run 10 miles… yet.3. Always wear sunscreen when running after 7:30 a.m. in September in California.4. Although the thermometer may say 85, it’ll actually feel like 105 if there is no shade.5. Even though I’m running, this iPod arm band will give me a pretty ugly looking [...]

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I tried tempo running today

30Aug07

Man, is tempo running hard… What is this “tempo running” you ask? Well, it’s a type of running in which a runner runs at a difficult pace for an extended period of time. This morning, I ran a 10-minute warm-up and then ran a 10-minute tempo run at a 7:15/mile pace. Then I ran at [...]

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Poor Girl

27Aug07

Damn it! I hate it when audience members throw out trick questions…

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First Race: Sept. 15

27Aug07

I signed up for my first race in, oh, 11 years yesterday. It’s the Nike+ Run Hit Remix race in Downtown Los Angeles on Sept. 15. I’m quite excited about this 5-mile race, which will have several performers on stages throughout the race. Naughty by Nature, Sir Mix-A-Lot, and The Sugarhill Gang will all be [...]

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The Real Challenge Begins… Work

27Aug07

I’ve been off of work for the last month, which has really allowed me to jump start my training. But tomorrow is back to school. This is where I imagine training will be difficult. Here’s hoping I can stay on track! If you’re bored, check out this video. It’s pretty old, but I love it:

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Sunday Run: 7.5 miles

26Aug07

Today was the longest I’ve ran since beginning my training. I ran 7.5 miles in 61 minutes on a hilly route through Walnut, Calif. It was the most difficult run I’ve undertaken since I began training as well. It would’ve been even if I stopped after 5 miles. My body responded wonderfully to yesterday’s massage. [...]

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Day-Off Blog: Running Necessities

26Aug07

I took my own advice and didn’t run today. Good call. I woke up tired and sore. My knees hurt and my left ankle and achilles’ tendon gave me some serious problems in the morning. So, soon after waking up, I decided not to run and to do Yoga instead. (Can I recommend Misty Tripoli’s [...]

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How I Got Here

24Aug07

220 pounds. 24 percent body fat. Unable to run around the block without feeling like I needed to pass out. An insatiable appetite for sweets. That was me a few months ago. I had never been in as poor a shape as I was a few months ago and realized that I had to change. [...]

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