I believe in serendipity. You know, that “when the student is ready the teacher will come” kind of thing you hear about. So when I typed the word BLOG into the little box on my... Read More
Posted by: JoeZeph on 2008-07-21 21:44:50
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I've never been an athlete. Through my youth, I've secretly always WANTED to be one, going back to grammar school. My GOD. I was the quite the opposite of anything fluid in coordination --... Read More
Posted by: mkydy on 2008-07-21 02:28:27
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I've never been an athlete. Through my youth, I've secretly always WANTED to be one, going back to grammar school. My GOD. I was the quite the opposite of anything fluid in coordination --... Read More
Posted by: mkydy on 2008-07-21 02:28:24
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Have you ever wondered why abused people are different from everyone else or why they are always in the background and end up back where they started no matter how much you try to help them?... Read More
Posted by: mcginnisal123 on 2008-07-11 20:37:22
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I've been busy watching and obsessing over the Tour de France, so I havent checked in for a week. But I love that race, so what else could I do? Valverde, my man kicked butt the first 2 days, but... Read More
Posted by: TrueBlueWonder on 2008-07-09 20:30:24
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You with strong tan legs Striding uphill. To run and never stop, a mother’s legacy. Wrapping arms around little ones, Girl power to the 10th degree. Running toward the joys... Read More
Posted by: Dode60 on 2008-07-07 17:41:15
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Well I decided to start this blog mostly because of boredom at work from time to time and also for the fact that I don't know very many runners that are vegetarians/vegans, at least not where I... Read More
Posted by: VegRunner on 2008-07-07 16:51:47
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So it took a friend (and they don't even realise it) to realise the XXXXX I've been doing wrong the last few weeks. Around 1 3/4 years ago, my good friend Charlie sent me a a copy of a text message... Read More
Posted by: TheBoneCollector on 2008-07-06 20:32:53
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Mmmk this is my first post. Today i ran 4 miles, and it seemed like everyone was ignoring me. Is it too much to ask that the walkers move over?!?!? I run with my ipod on loud, and i can still... Read More
Posted by: TrueBlueWonder on 2008-07-01 23:13:40
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“Some of the world’s greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible.” -Doug Larson tomorrow i start training yet again for another... Read More
Posted by: loverunning on 2008-06-29 22:59:44
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Last night, I went out running at 9pm. It was still warm, and it was just about getting a bit darker. I have had a largish evening meal but took it easy, not running too fast. It felt... Read More
Posted by: united on 2008-06-24 03:19:51
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What’s better than a lazy Sunday after a long run? A Ryan Reynolds marathon on Comedy Central. This morning’s run started at Jack & Adam’s and went on a 6 mile loop around... Read More
Posted by: ech227 on 2008-06-22 22:13:46
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  Have  you ever felt like the world was just turning you topsy turvy? Like things will never come your way or that you'll never get your turn at the good life? I have been... Read More
Posted by: angelinmylife on 2008-06-20 17:48:22
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I've been afraid for over a year to visit a doctor regarding a reoccurring hip pain.  It's not tied to my running per se, but it appears to be tied to overworking my muscles which might be... Read More
Posted by: Frogrunner8 on 2008-06-14 01:05:25
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You can have anything you want, if you want it badly enough. You can be anything you want to be, do anything you set out to accomplish, if you hold to that desire with singleness of purpose. A.... Read More
Posted by: tedB on 2008-06-12 10:48:59
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I'm new to the this blog and trying to figure it all out.  I'm having some trouble uploading photos, but in time I'll figure it out or not.  Just really looking for the opportunity... Read More
Posted by: Frogrunner8 on 2008-06-11 22:01:23
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Well, it's been ages since I've been on here and almost as long since I had to stop marathon training, for the time being anyway.  Here's what happened. I was coasting along nicely,... Read More
Posted by: marathongal on 2008-06-09 19:50:06
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Yesterday's 4 miler--- on the track--how fabulous. I think I could have gone on forever. True, my legs were practically numb from the previous two days' runs. It just made it feel like... Read More
Posted by: lizodell on 2008-05-27 08:20:52
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Now that I am living my life and making the changes that will truly help me transform myself, I have entered into the world of exercise.  This is not the first time that I have been here,... Read More
Posted by: thingsIwantyoutoknow on 2008-05-15 11:56:19
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Tuesday. Nothing comes to mind, but blah. I actually got up an hour before my alarm this morning and went for a run. Part of getting in shape, and looking good for my trip. 17 days till... Read More
Posted by: KarKar on 2008-05-06 15:57:13
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It was w-i-n-d-y; so much so my feet would fly when they were mid-step. I did a pretty easy two miles except for the muscles leading to my broken toe were very sore. So I ended up walking that... Read More
Posted by: lizodell on 2008-05-05 09:27:21
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I hate sunburns. They make me feel miserable. I almost always make sure to put on sun screen before I get out in the sun. But this time...I did not. And I am paying for it. Did I mention I hate... Read More
Posted by: pastorshannon on 2008-04-26 16:31:36
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Running today was nothing to brag about....just barely got through 3 mi... but then in my attempt to really make somethin' happen, this rainy cloud with snow came over me...it was WAY too cold... Read More
Posted by: lizodell on 2008-04-19 22:36:23
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sounds crazy, I know. But I had told myself Sat/Sun were running days & even rain and snow couldn't stop me. It was teetering on 40-degrees most of the time. The cold was motivation to... Read More
Posted by: lizodell on 2008-04-14 09:18:43
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 So last night was the first really nice day outside~~ I made it my goal to run 2 mi.  went to my favorite all-weather, which feels like running on supportive sponges. ...I took it... Read More
Posted by: lizodell on 2008-04-08 09:43:13
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