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55 Things About Ragnar Relay

Before I ran Ragnar Relay DC, I wasn’t sure what I’d gotten myself into. I worried about everything from how to train to what to pack to how (and whether) I would sleep to whether (and how) I’d be able to stay … Continue reading

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My Lucky Seven 2014 Races

With only a few weeks left in 2014, I’ve been reflecting on the year and starting to make plans for 2015. Today’s Tuesdays On The Run theme is “Show Off Your Bling,” so what better time to bask in the … Continue reading

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Ragnar Training Recap

Wow! Only two more weeks until Ragnar! Last week I had a solid week of Ragnar training, with one session at the track, one afternoon run, and one long run, but I didn’t squeeze in any double runs.  Here’s a … Continue reading

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Ragnar Training — My First Double Run

One of my strategies for Ragnar training is to add a few double runs to my schedule–running twice on the same day, in the morning and in the evening. While many people run at different times of the day depending on … Continue reading

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Running Hill Repeats

Last week I added running hill repeats to the growing list of new things I’ve done with my Mom’s Run This Town group. I’ve always included hill work in my race training plans, but I usually do incline intervals on the treadmill.  … Continue reading

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