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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: 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
Posted in Fitness, Race Recaps
Tagged Business Travel, Gadgets, Hotel Gyms, Mind Games, RunKeeper, Running, Speed
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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
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
Posted in Fitness
Tagged Gadgets, Garmin, Gratitude, GW Parkway Classic, iPod, Long Run, Mind Games, Running
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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
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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Tagged Gadgets, Injuries Suck, ITB, Mind Games, Piriformis, Running, Treadmill Workouts, Weight Training, Yoga
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