Category Archives: Fitness

Training Log – Army Ten Miler (Week 1)

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Coco

With less than 5 weeks to go before the Army Ten Miler, it’s time to get this party started! I’ve been holding off because of my nagging ITB issue and (probably related) piriformis issue, but now I’ve got to focus and do … Continue reading →

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Fit Stanley Hits The Road

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Coco

Tomorrow I head out on my 10-day, 3-city business trip.  Are you tired of my whining about it yet? Well, thanks to MizFit (who started the whole Fit Stanley project) and Krazy_Kris (who sent Fit Stanley my way) I won’t … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Harsh Edition)

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Coco

Do they really think this will attract new customers?  

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Coco’s 8K–Pick Your Race Distance

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Coco

My podiatrist is a runner. After a string of over-use injuries I was fed up with seeing doctors who didn’t understand runners, or why “stop running” was not an acceptable prescription. (I’ll take a few weeks off and be the … Continue reading →

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Run Your Own Race

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Coco

One of my favorite running sayings is “run your own race.” It is an important reminder when I connect with other runners and trade running goals. I have to appreciate that my crappy pace might be someone else’s target pace … Continue reading →

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