Category Archives: Fitness

Race Report: 2010 GW Parkway Classic 10 Miler

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Coco

On the morning of the 2010 GW Parkway Classic 10 Miler, I had set my alarm for 5:30, but woke up at 5:00. When I checked Twitter before getting out of bed, I saw a Finish line preview” pictures from the … Continue reading →

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GW Parkway Classic~The Race In Pictures

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Coco

Heading to the race with Beth A. at 7:00 am. Great weather conditions at the start! Right Now in Alexandria, VA (22314) It’s 49°F, Cloudy Weather data from : weather.com iTunes : Download this iPhone app now Posing for Caitlin … Continue reading →

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The Race Is On!

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Coco

I’m not going to thank Congress for making a deal to avoid a federal government shutdown this weekend–that is their job, after all. But, I am glad that they decided that the political fallout from a shutdown would be too great … Continue reading →

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Taper Tantrum (GW Parkway Classic)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Coco

Today I began my “taper” for the GW Parkway Classic that is supposed to be this Sunday. Well, last week I started to lighten up my lower body strength routine, but today was my first adjustment to my running. I … Continue reading →

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Training Log – GW Parkway Classic 10 Miler – Final Week (6)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Coco

This is my training log for my final week (week 6) of getting ready for the GW Parkway Classic 10 miler on April 10! (You can read my log for week 1 here, week 2 here, week 3 here, week 4 here and … Continue reading →

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