Tag Archives: Running

2015 Cherry Blossom Race Recap

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Coco

I have said before that I’m not great at setting goals, and this year’s Cherry Blossom race was no different. When Facebook reminded me about last year’s PR, I spent a few days stressing over how I would be able to … Continue reading →

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Strategies For The Cherry Blossom Ten Miler

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Coco

This weekend is my first big spring race, so I think Courtney, Mar and Cynthia will forgive me if I depart from today’s Friday Five topic and share my race strategies for the Cherry Blossom Ten Miler. Last year’s Cherry Blossom 10 Miler was about … Continue reading →

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What Is Good About Good Friday?

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Coco

Today is Good Friday–the day we remember the Crucifixion of Jesus. Why is a day when we remember such a dark event called Good Friday? According to Wikipedia, the etymology is in dispute, but usually is attributed to the use … Continue reading →

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A Snowy Reston 10 Miler

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Coco

My first race of 2015 is in the books, and it was quite an adventure! First, the weather. When I signed up for this race in December, I thought of it as an early spring race. Little did I know … Continue reading →

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Heart Rate Monitor Training

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Coco

I’m finally getting interested in heart rate monitor training. I feel like all of my fit friends were really into heart rate monitors last year, but I just haven’t been interested in those numbers until now.  I think because my … Continue reading →

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