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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)
Category Archives: Fitness
Five Ways Racing Is Like Having A Baby
We runners are a tight group. We encourage each other to reach our goals. We share our training routines and tips for avoiding injury. We congratulate each other for crossing the finish line smiling. In many ways, we are like … Continue reading
Post-Race Recovery
I had a great race at the GW Parkway Classic last weekend, and I’ve had a great post-race recovery week. I kick-started my recovery by taking an ice bath when I got home. As much as I wish Epsom salt … Continue reading
How Much Would You Pay For A Bottle Of Water?
This week I had a quick business trip to Chicago for a conference. I stayed at a nice hotel that caters to business travelers, so I expected to pay a few dollars for the 1L bottle of water that was … Continue reading
Race Day Fuel
Last year I ran a lot of races, and suffered from a lost of post-race GI issues. I’ve tried different approaches to pre-race eating, race day fuel, and post-race food, and finally am figuring out what works–thank goodness, because I … Continue reading
Epsom Salt Bath Or Ice Bath?
Last year I finally tried taking post-long run ice baths after hearing so much about them on Twitter, and reading some of the science behind the torture practice. (You can check out these articles from Runner’s World and Running Times). I was amazed at … Continue reading
