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I have been running since 2001, through the trials of injuries, raising teenagers, and managing a successful but stressful career. My friends, family, and faith keep me going. ~ Coco
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2023 Lawyers Have Heart 10K (D.C.)
2022 Jingle All The Way 15K (D.C.)
2022 Lawyers Have Heart 5K (D.C.)
2021 Parkway Classic 10 Miler (VA)
2019 Parkway Classic 10 Miler (VA)
2019 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (D.C.)
2018 Jingle All The Way 15K (D.C.)
2018 Reston Perfect 10 (VA)
2018 Lawyers Have Heart 10K (D.C.)
2018 Denver Colfax Half (Denver, CO)
2018 GW Parkway Classic (Alexandria, VA)
2018 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (D.C.)
2018 Reston 10 Miler (Reston, VA)
Tag Archives: Friends
Fair Weather Runner
I often get into Twitter fights with @RunningBecause over my decisions not to run in crappy weather. He makes good points. If you are training for a race, you should train for race conditions. Since you never know what the weather will … Continue reading
Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 8)
I am feeling good about my running this week, but I am not excited about my training. I’ve got two more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon and then two 10 mile races in April, so it is not a … Continue reading
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Tagged Friends, Long Run, RNR USA Half, Running, Weight Training, Yoga
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Twenty Days
What would I have done differently if I knew this time last year that I only had 20 more days to talk to my Dad, to see his smile, to share his pride in my children? Would I have given … Continue reading
Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 7)
Wow. Week 7. Only three more weeks until the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon! Now that my ITB/glute/piriformis is mostly behaving, it’s time to do longer long runs to prepare to run 13.1 miles. Monday (9 mile easy run) Walking: 1 mile … Continue reading
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Tagged Friends, Injuries Suck, Long Run, RNR USA Half, Running, Weight Training
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Lessons From The Mat
My son is wrapping up his last year of wrestling today, making his second and final appearance in the “national” championship tournament for his league. Over the years, I have gone from barely being able to watch his matches to … Continue reading