Tag Archives: Mind Games

My First Place 5K Finish

***Don’t Forget To Enter My PopChips® Giveaway!*** Last week I was at a conference that had a 5K as one of the social/fundraising events. When I registered for the conference, I signed up for the 5K without giving too much … Continue reading

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Long Slow Run

Today I did my last long run before the GW Parkway Classic on April 10. I decided to go for 10 miles, and I decided to make a real effort to make it a “slow” run to minimize the risk … Continue reading

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This Run Was For The Birds

I woke up early this morning (5:00 am when my alarm was set for 6:00!), and decided that if I took my time to get ready and got to the bike path around 6:00, it should be light enough for … Continue reading

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Breathing Patterns For Running

When I first started running, one of the books I devoured was The Complete Book of Running For Women by Claire Kowalchik. One of the tips that has stuck with me over the years relates to different breathing patterns for running, … Continue reading

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Screeching Halt

I have shifted my workouts into high gear lately. Doing that 65 minute Bob Harper Pure Burn Super Strength DVD three days a week, running 4-5 miles two days a week, doing a long run of 6-8 miles on Saturdays, and unwinding (literally) … Continue reading

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