Category Archives: Fitness

How Counting Calories Drove Me To Drink

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Coco

It was a long journey from my days of drinking a 6-pack of Coke a day to my days of really, truly and honestly preferring water. It’s been a long time since I’ve kept a food journal or counted calories, … Continue reading →

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Training Log: GW Parkway Classic (Week 1)

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Coco

The next race on my calendar is the GW Parkway Classic on April 22. (My 2011 GW Parkway Classic finish line cheer!) This is my favorite race for so many reasons, but the course has some rolling hills that won’t … Continue reading →

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With One Arm Tied Behind Her Back!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Coco

While I was basking in the glow of my Cherry Blossom 10 Miler PR, I learned that there was one other woman at work who ran the race. This surprised me, because she recently was in a bicycling accident and … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Cherry Blossom 10 Miler Edition)

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Coco

I was in such a good mood after I crossed the finish line at the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler that I decided to pose for a finisher picture. I’m glad I did, because none of the race pictures turned out–I … Continue reading →

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Ten Miles Of Tunes (Running Playlist)

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Coco

One of the last things I did to get ready for the Rock’N’Roll USA Half Marathon was to make a 2+ hour running playlist that would get me to the finish line. (Why it takes 3 hours to make a … Continue reading →

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