Monthly Archives: September 2011

Lots of crazy thoughts go through your head when you’re sitting in a study area with college kids

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

So it’s officially here. Marathon weekend. I’ve been up since 5:30 this morning, and I’m currently sitting in a study nook here at the U of M downtown while my husband is in his Anatomy & Physiology class taking an … Continue reading →

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Refueling. And it’s yummy too!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

I do this. Do you? Thanks, Carrie!!!

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5.05

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Just ran my last training run before the big day on Saturday. Felt REALLY strong the whole time. 5.05 miles in 49:00 doing 15 minutes easy as a warm up, 8 x :35 “pick-ups” around 8:45 pace followed by 2:35 … Continue reading →

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Only 9 more days to go

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

It has been 5 days now where not a single drop of coffee has touched my lips. I even have chocolate covered coffee beans in my kitchen that I haven’t touched either. I’m staying true to this,  you guys. Days … Continue reading →

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Straight Shootin Sunday #3 (9/18-9/24)

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

This week felt like a giant EPIC FAIL on the training front. While I got 2 solid runs in, I had to work my butt off this week and was just overall exhausted the whole time. And then on my … Continue reading →

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14 Day Challenge…Just say “no” to coffee.

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Holy cow. I can’t even believe that I am writing this post, but here I am, sitting on my comfy couch, in my new running capris, watching old episodes of Grey’s, and I’m WRITING THIS POST. Ya’ll…it has been suggested … Continue reading →

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Oh people…the anticipation is KILLING ME

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED for our upcoming Twin Cities Marathon Weekend, you cannot even begin to imagine! While I’m not one of the big dawgs running the marathon or 10-miler on Sunday, I’d like to think my 10K (the … Continue reading →

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Chop.

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

Went and chopped 8″ off my hair today into an angled “bob” cut. Big changes happening around here, and the hair is just the beginning! My goodness I feel LIGHTER! L.O.V.E.

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Straight-Shootin Sunday #2 (9/11-9/17)

Posted on September 18, 2011 by

Sunday (9/11): 36 minutes on the revolving stair-stepper. 4 mins. single step slow warm up, 4 mins. single FAST, 4 mins. double steps, 4 mins. single turned 30 degrees to left, 4 mins. single forward, 4 mins. single turned 30 … Continue reading →

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Well then…what a difference 2 days make.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Today was kinda supposed to be kinda crappy. I had an appointment with a new doctor (not running or sports injury related) this morning that I was kinda nervous about. You never know what sort of situation you’re getting into … Continue reading →

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