Category Archives: Fitness

Race Recap: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Coco

Foreshadowing The conditions were perfect for a great run at the 2012 Cherry Blossom 10 miler: it was cool (upper 40s), cloudy, and the course was flat. Backstory After deciding that my husband would drop me off at the race … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Foolishness At The Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run Expo

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Coco

Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run Expo My friends and I entered the lottery for the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler as a team, so we would be able to run the race (or not) together. Since the event is on April 1 … Continue reading →

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Feeling Stupid About S.M.A.R.T. Goals

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Coco

I’m not a big fan of The Biggest Loser, but it’s in my DVR line-up and I watch it while I’m pounding out a treadmill workout or pushing through my strength routine. A few weeks ago it was one of their … Continue reading →

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Training Log (?) Cherry Blossom 10 Miler

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Coco

Last weekend I rocked my 2:00 goal for the Rock’N’Roll USA Half Marathon, and now only one week from tomorrow is the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler! I had a decent week of recovery workouts planned, but instead of taking a few … Continue reading →

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Satisfying Snacks For That Afternoon Slump

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Coco

This week has been crazy. From a trip to New York that wasn’t, a late night lacrosse game, an early morning tour of the cherry blossoms, a work dinner, and several last-minute meetings, my usual schedule–and meal planning–was thrown out … Continue reading →

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