Category Archives: Fitness

Flat Out Harder

My favorite running routes have hills. I like the challenge of powering up a big hill, and the instantly easier effort when I reach the other side. I also like the variety hills bring–both the variety in effort and the variety … Continue reading

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Recovery Run

Today was actually my third run since the Army Ten Miler. Tuesday I ran 4.5 miles outside and Thursday I ran 40 min on the TM. But today was my first run on the bike path since my spate of … Continue reading

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Reflections on Strength

When I first started exercising regularly, I had one friend who preferred weights to cardio. I just didn’t get it. I loved to move and sweat. I did the minimal weight segments that might come at the end of a gym … Continue reading

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Third Time’s The Charm

Today I ran the Army Ten Miler for the third time. My main goal was to not be limping or cursing over the 14th Street Bridge. Apparently the bridge is tough for many runners, because others were commiserating about it before the race. … Continue reading

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On your mark, get set . . .

The countdown clock on the Army Ten Miler website is down to 12 hours! Now that I’ve got my bib and timing tag and have planned out the logistics, I am getting excited. I had a rough day today–just felt … Continue reading

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