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shammy shuffle
Amy just finished up her first race of the season! 5k @ 27:20 Now we celebrate!
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Training, Day Four
Running outside this morning at 6:45am. 3 miles. Slight chill in the air. This weekend is supposed to be beautiful, so I’m looking forward to the run on Saturday. Also hoping to get out with Ben for a bike ride on Sunday. As much as I love winter, I’m getting tired of running in the […]
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Training, Day One
Today is day one of training for the first of my half-marathons and since today is Monday, it is a rest day! I ran 5 miles yesterday so it’s good to rest today. Tomorrow starts the running portion of training. Today I start trying to start cutting back on snacks after dinner and vino with dinner, at least […]
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The Schedule
2010 training schedule So here is what I’ve come up with for myself. From previous experience, I usually end up switching some days or weeks, depending on what is going on in my life. Like trying to train last year while on our honeymoon in Alaska. Trying to run on the treadmill while the ship […]
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Training Schedule
I’m taking advantage of a slow Friday at work to develop my training schedule. I decided to design my own 12-week training program that will smoosh together a bunch of parts of different half marathon programs. I want to include some cross-training (mostly cycling) because Ben and I are hoping to ride the 50-mile leg […]
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Keep your eyes on the prize (and on the road)
As it gets closer to being able to run/bike outside more regularly, I am being reminded of how dangerous it can be, even when running on a sidewalk, let alone on the side of the road. One thing we can all do to help is PLEASE don’t talk on cell phones or text while driving. Even at […]
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“The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare.” – Juma Ikangaa, Tanzania
Disclaimer: My spelling and grammar may suck in these entries. I think I’m technologically advanced enough to hit the spell check button, but I’m not sure. Disclaimer2: Entries won’t always be this long. But I have internet access and boredom. Not a bad combo. Me? Organized? Likes to be prepared? Ok, ok, smile if you […]
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Run, Amy, Run!
Check back here for my progress as I train for my triple running threat this spring/summer – 10k and two half marathons. I will journal my training progress and keep you posted on the highs and lows of training, while working full time and traveling. Please write happy and funny thoughts to keep me motivated and feel free […]