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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: Stress
Running On Fumes
It’s been one of those weeks when life has conspired against me getting enough sleep: work stress and after-work functions, night owl teenagers who are willing to talk to me late at night, my husband being out of town. I honestly … Continue reading
Losing My Immunity
Sitting Is The New Smoking The news this week knocked me off my self-righteous fitness throne right onto my ass. Apparently, eating a (mostly) healthy diet and having a Daily Mile log that looks like this doesn’t mean that I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Work
Tagged ACSM, Blogging, Physical Activity Guidelines, Sedentary, Stress, Work
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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
Posted in Fitness
Tagged Empty Nest, Family, Garmin, Long Run, Running, Starbucks, Stress, Work, Zooma Half Marathon
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A Neurotic’s Guide to Visiting A Church
I can’t believe that it is Palm Sunday already, and Easter is next weekend! At this time of year, many people visit a church that they don’t attend regularly. They may be staying with friends or family, and going with them … Continue reading
Posted in My Faith
Tagged Bible, Christian, Church, Faith, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Prayer, Stress
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Stress-Reducing Resolutions for Work
I’m not so keen on diet or fitness resolutions this year–I am doing pretty well on those fronts–but I am been thinking about resolutions that could make my life at work less stressful and more productive. Stop multi-tasking. With my … Continue reading