Tag Archives: Running

Run Your Own Race

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Coco

One of my favorite running sayings is “run your own race.” It is an important reminder when I connect with other runners and trade running goals. I have to appreciate that my crappy pace might be someone else’s target pace … Continue reading →

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Letting Go Of My Army Ten Miler Goal

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Coco

If you asked me in August I would have stated an aggressive goal for the Army Ten Miler on October 9. I was doing 7-8 mile long runs at a 9-ish pace in the heat while chatting with a friend. I … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Coco

I had my podiatrist appointment yesterday. As I feared, the toenail that I killed last year was growing back incorrectly (becoming ingrown). Three shots of anesthesia and a minor procedure later I am back to the drill of epsom salt … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treadmill Workout: Repeats

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Coco

Last week I was not in the mood for yet another humid run before work. I was tired, and my first thought was that I would just take a walk. As I was getting dressed, I decided to do a … Continue reading →

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Geographically Challenged

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Coco

I have a pretty good sense of direction–better than my husband at least–but Arlington, Virginia always confuses me. There is a 16th Street and a 16th Road and they are not related. You could be on 16th Street, drive straight through … Continue reading →

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