Category Archives: Fitness

Time Flies (My Two Year Blogoversary)

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Coco

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been blogging for two years already, but it’s also hard to imagine my life without the fitness/running blogging community. It’s really amazing how much we know about each other, how much we understand each … Continue reading →

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Putting Together My Strength Routine

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Coco

I was discharged from physical therapy a few weeks ago, but I still need to do some of my physical therapy exercises to maintain my core strength and address the muscle imbalances that caused me so much trouble in the … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Do On Your Staycation

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Coco

After spending hours on Google looking for a nice but not too pricey place to spend a few days after we took our son to college, we decided to have a staycation instead. If we stayed at home, we wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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Not So Wordles Wednesday (The Owie Edition)

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Coco

My Recent Running Injuries I was getting my staycation off to a great start. I slept until almost 6, took my dog out for a walk, and then headed out for a hilly run. I was enjoying the lovely weather … Continue reading →

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Do Numbers Motivate You Or Hold You Back?

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Coco

Now that I am finished with physical therapy, I am gradually adding back more challenging running workouts–like speed and hill intervals. I usually do interval workouts on the treadmill. That way, I can force myself to do a long enough … Continue reading →

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