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2019 Parkway Classic 10 Miler (VA)
2019 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run (D.C.)
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2018 GW Parkway Classic (Alexandria, VA)
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Category Archives: Fitness
Three Things Thursday (The ITB Rehab Edition)
After my long run on Saturday, I followed a three-part plan of attack against my ITB: 1. Foam rolling and stretching. 2. Taking an epsom salt bath. 3. Slathering my leg with Biofreeze. What’s your plan of attack against sore … Continue reading
(Not Really) Wordless Wednesday (The Steve Jobs Edition)
Last week I had a meeting at the Patent Office, so I got to see the Steve Jobs Exhibit. I think they did a really nice job designing the exhibit–it’s simple, but elegant, like so many Apple products. Each display … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Work
Tagged Wordless Wednesday
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My New Strength Routine
When my ITB flared again up last week, I did some research on Google for exercises that might help get to the root of the problem. I mostly found suggestions for stretches, but I did find a few suggested strength … Continue reading
Training Log: Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Week 1)
According to my plan and the workouts marked on my calendar, this was my first week of training for the Rock’n’Roll USA Half Marathon (Washington, D.C., March 17, 2012). But my attention was focused on training my new family member–and … Continue reading
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Tagged Injuries Suck, Long Run, Running, Tiger Lilly, Weight Training
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Chocolate That Won’t Wreck Your Resolutions
After my post about brownies, I thought I should share my favorite ways to work chocolate into my healthy living plan. I like to have a chocolate protein shake before I workout with weights: This is the best protein powder I’ve … Continue reading
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