Category Archives: Fitness

Facing The Reality Of Needing Recovery

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Coco

My spring race schedule doesn’t leave much time for rest and recovery. The Reston 10 Miler was exactly one month before the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run last weekend, and the George Washington Parkway Classic 10 miler is only two weeks … Continue reading →

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Being Brave Does Not Mean Being Fearless

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Coco

I don’t think of myself as a brave person. I’m a rule-follower–especially safety rules. As a kid, I always read the brochure in the seat back pocket in front of me and looked around for the nearest emergency exit. As … Continue reading →

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A Blustery Cherry Blossom Race Recap

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Coco

I bet the wind will make the headlines of a lot of 2016 Cherry Blossom race recaps, and it was no joke. When I heard it howling as I was getting out of bed, I wondered if the race would be canceled, … Continue reading →

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Questions About The Cherry Blossom Ten Miler

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Coco

It’s finally the weekend of the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler! Even though this will be the fifth year in a row that I’ve run this race, I feel like I am filled with more questions than answers.  This being Friday, … Continue reading →

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Seizing The Day

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Coco

Last week should have been my last week of training for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run next weekend. Or maybe it should have been a week of taking it easy to make sure my foot is ready … Continue reading →

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