Category Archives: Fitness

The Kindness Of Strangers

This weekend I wanted to run to Hain’s Point with my friend, since she missed out on that fun when she bailed on the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler. Our route would be about 8 miles, which is the distance we wanted … Continue reading

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Celebration Curmudgeon

Last week our office observed Administrative Professional’s Day all week: Monday: Hot breakfast featuring Belgian waffles, sausage, fruit and pastries. Tuesday: Lunch on the patio with grilled burgers and hot dogs. Wednesday: Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. Thursday: Miniature pies from … Continue reading

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Now What? (Setting Fitness Goals)

Since March, I rocked my goal in the Rock’N’Roll USA Half Marathon PR’d in the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler and finished strong and proud in the GW Parkway Classic. So, now what? I usually do the Lawyer’s Have Heart 10K in June, … Continue reading

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Three Things Thursday (The Race Preparation Edition)

My final preparations for the GW Parkway Classic included buying these three things at the grocery store. While we have lots of Gatorade in the house for my son, I only like the red Fruit Punch flavor, so I always … Continue reading

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Setting A Realistic Race Goal

Although I have a hard time setting specific goal times for my races, I usually end up picking some number to chase after as I run the course. Sometimes the number is a nice round number that sounds good, like … Continue reading

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