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  • I Have Arrived

    Yes, I know, I owe everyone an update on the Chicago Marathon - and that is coming post haste - but I could not let this momentous occasion pass without bringing it to everyone's attention!I GOT MY FIRST MEAN COMMENT!Not…

  • I Know! I'm Sorry!

    I know I have been completely M.I.A. for ... 5 months now? That is crazy! Essentially, I have not blogged during any of my training for the Chicago Marathon.Which, by the way is in FIVE DAYS ...My excuses are nothing …

  • I Love A Challenge

    I love a good challenge. Not necessarily a tough challenge, but some sort of goal hanging out there in the future to keep me motivated and on track. Following training programs and training for races is a perfect examp…

  • Dream Deferred

    Well, I had an extremely disappointing race on 12/14. Let's see, for starters, my stomach was feeling rather upset when I woke up - but I knew it was mostly nerves. The weather was predicted to be VERY WINDY and in the…

  • My Half Marathon Goals

    I'm running in the White Rock Half Marathon on December 14. I feel pretty good, but of course have the nervousness/anxiety/anticipation that always comes before a "big" race. One good thing is that I have been consist…

  • WHOO HOO and other things ...

    First things first:WHOOOOOOO HOOOO!!Barack Obama won Georgia! I love how the articles always start out by saying, "Obama won the majority the the Black vote in Georgia, a state with a large black voting population...". …

  • Strides

    Well, today I went for my 10 mile long run. The forecasters were predicting temps near 70, so I was excited...until I opened the door at around 9 am and was greeted by an ARTIC BLAST. Not only was it cold as all get-ou…

  • Quickie

    Just a quick update, as I am currently swamped in work (how did that happen? One moment, I'm leisurely pondering how overpaid I am, and the next moment I'm back in full day-and-night laborer mode. Uugh).I RAN AGAIN TOD…

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