Category Archives: Fitness

December Damage Control

I have managed to maintain my “happy weight” through this much of 2011, and I would really like to be wearing my skinny jeans when we greet 2012. On the other hand, I am not in the mood to deprive … Continue reading

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Race Recap: Hot Chocolate 15K Review

How do you write about a race that has Twitter and Facebook blowing up with complaints? Here’s my attempt at a balanced Hot Chocolate 15K review. I am glad that I kept my expectations low for a new race on … Continue reading

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Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K–This Is It!

I spent my last week before the Hot Chocolate 15K grateful that I decided to focus my training on hills, especially after this elevation profile was posted on the race website. Hello! Miles 3 through 6 are one long climb! … Continue reading

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Waiting For Daylight

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Countdown To The Hot Chocolate 15K (Week 4)

It’s hard to believe that I’ve completed my last full week of training for the Hot Chocolate 15K and need to start thinking about some sort of taper. Thanksgiving fell on a running day, but that just means I earned … Continue reading

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