Tag Archives: Long Run

That’s Why They Call It Capitol Hill

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Coco

Last weekend I decided to run along the National Mall, to the U.S. Capitol. As I approached the Capitol, I decided to keep running to the U.S. Supreme Court, to take a picture for my upcoming book review of My … Continue reading →

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Training Log: Cherry Blossom 10 Miler (Week 1) (Saucony Virrata Review)

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Coco

Last week I wrote out my “training plan” for the cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run on April 7. This week I followed through with my running, but slacked off on my weight training. Monday AM Dog Walk: 1 mile Weights: … Continue reading →

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Why I Race

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Coco

Last week Carla wrote on MizFitOnline about why she doesn’t compete in athletic events, and Roni wrote on Just Roni about why she does. I’ve been mulling the same question for a while. It’s not about the t-shirts. Or the finisher’s … Continue reading →

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Running Out Of Steam (ATM Training)

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Coco

I think I jinxed myself by writing about waking up early to exercise. This week I really stuggled with getting out of bed. Monday was the worst–I slept until 8:00 am! Yes, it was a holiday, but my office was … Continue reading →

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Working Out On The Road (ATM Training)

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Coco

This week brought my first of four business trips this month, and my first of three weeks in a row of driving up to my son’s college (Parent’s Weekend, fall lacrosse tournament, Fall Break). Still, it was pretty easy to stick … Continue reading →

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