Tag Archives: Running

Five Things That Frustrate Runners

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Coco

Today’s Friday Five theme is “favorites” but since today is tax day* I thought it might be more fitting to share five things that frustrate runners. *If you aren’t ready to file your taxes yet, this year you actually have … Continue reading →

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Facing The Reality Of Needing Recovery

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Coco

My spring race schedule doesn’t leave much time for rest and recovery. The Reston 10 Miler was exactly one month before the Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run last weekend, and the George Washington Parkway Classic 10 miler is only two weeks … Continue reading →

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A Blustery Cherry Blossom Race Recap

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Coco

I bet the wind will make the headlines of a lot of 2016 Cherry Blossom race recaps, and it was no joke. When I heard it howling as I was getting out of bed, I wondered if the race would be canceled, … Continue reading →

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Seizing The Day

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Coco

Last week should have been my last week of training for the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run next weekend. Or maybe it should have been a week of taking it easy to make sure my foot is ready … Continue reading →

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The Gospel According To Running

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Coco

Instead of writing another valentine to running, I’m expressing my thoughts in a poem of sorts. I can’t take all the credit for the writing, but since the Bible is in the public domain, I don’t have to worry about being … Continue reading →

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