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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: Long Run
Compressed for Success
Today I did the longest run of my Zooma Half Marathon training program–12 miles. I wasn’t too nervous about it, but I did make yesterday a very light exercise day (the 35 min Beth Shaw YogaFit program), resisted the temptation … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness
Tagged Compression Shorts, Compression Sleeves, Gadgets, Garmin, Ice Bath, ITB, Long Run, Piriformis, Starbucks, Zooma Half Marathon
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Relax And Enjoy The Run
I don’t know where I first heard that phrase, but I do remember thinking it was crazy. How can you “relax” during a run? But in the 10 years that I’ve been running, I’ve come to understand and believe in … Continue reading
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Tagged Empty Nest, Family, Garmin, Long Run, Running, Starbucks, Stress, Work, Zooma Half Marathon
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~Rejoice~
Happy Easter! I really enjoyed our Easter Vigil service last night, but I’m not sure my description of it as being a more “serious” service is really accurate. Yes, it started off solemnly, but it ended rather joyously! The service … Continue reading
Racing In The Rain Book Review
I was bummed when the weather forecast for last night and today called for rain showers (and ignored the mention of snow!). I really wanted to do a hilly neighborhood run for my last training run, and really did not … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Fitness
Tagged Book Review, Garmin, GW Parkway Classic, Lacrosee, Long Run, Pet, Running, Sally
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Pounding It Out
Running Through Grief I needed a change of scenery today. I also was up for a challenge. Ever since the Wilson Bridge Half Marathon was inaugurated last year, I have been intimidated by the thought of running across the bridge. From my … Continue reading
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Tagged Dad, Garmin, GW Parkway Classic, Long Run, Running, Tears, Wilson Bridge
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