Category Archives: Fitness

Luck Of The Draw: Do You Prefer Race Entry Lotteries?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Coco

Maybe it’s because I live in a big metropolitan area (Washington, D.C.), or because there aren’t that many races at my preferred race distance (10 miles), but my favorite races fill up months ahead of time and can be difficult … Continue reading →

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Running This Mile (Did Yoga Improve My Running?)

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Coco

My son’s lacrosse team had a stellar year–they were undefeated in their regular season, and made it to the quarter finals of the NCAA playoffs for their division.

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That’s Why They Call It Capitol Hill

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Coco

Last weekend I decided to run along the National Mall, to the U.S. Capitol. As I approached the Capitol, I decided to keep running to the U.S. Supreme Court, to take a picture for my upcoming book review of My … Continue reading →

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Training To Run Faster

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Coco

The next race on my calendar is the Lawyers Have Heart 10K. (I would love it if you would visit my donation page for the American Heart Association!) It’s the only 10K I do every year, and while I hate … Continue reading →

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My First Group Run

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Coco

Even though there are tons of running stores and running groups in the D.C. area who host weekly group runs, I have never joined in until last week, when I ventured out to the “Run Like A Girl” night at … Continue reading →

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