Posts Tagged ‘Marathon’

Running Music

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

There's nothing like running to teach you a few things. Well, maybe not you personally, but definitely me. During my run today, here's what I learned: 1) I'm slow. 2) Who cares? I'm out there doing it. 3) Music is key to completing a run. I need music that completely blocks out the sound of my breathing so ...Read More...

365 Day Countdown to the NYC Marathon

Monday, November 7th, 2011

Yesterday was the NYC Marathon, a race I've dreamed of running since I was the captain of my high school cross country team. I've applied for the past few years, but have never gotten a golden ticket. Until this year. The one year I really couldn't do it. Oh, I wanted to do it and even ...Read More...

Curing Cancer: Making the Transition to Survivor

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

When you're first diagnosed with cancer, it's a flurry of activity. You attend countless appointments to map out your treatment plan, every step laid out for you. After treatment, you hold your breath until the first scan that shows the cancer is gone. You exhale, realizing you've been holding your breath for months. Life returns ...Read More...

Running Towards a New Goal

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

I've had fewer and fewer Curing Cancer entries lately, finding myself with less to say on the topic of my personal cancer experience. I've given away the hats & scarves I wore to disguise my chemo-induced hairstyle. I've filed away all of my medical paperwork and taken the insurance company off speed-dial. I'm ...Read More...

You Just Never Know . . .

Saturday, December 12th, 2009
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Let's start with the big exciting news: I'm officially signed up for the More Magazine-Fitness Magazine Women's Half-Marathon! I'm following their training plan which starts January 4th. I appreciate everyone's support so far - keep it coming! You Just Never Know Recently, I was having one of those runs where I had to use every trick in ...Read More...

What Are You Working Towards?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Girl at Finish Line

Every once in awhile I'll rerun this posting. It'll help keep me on track, and for those of you cheering me on, it's another opportunity to keep me honest. I know what I’m working towards: Running the More Magazine 2010 Half-Marathon. How do I know that I’ll actually do it? I'm using a technique that practically guarantees success: I’m simply ...Read More...

What Are You Working Towards?

Monday, September 28th, 2009
Girl at Finish Line

I know what I’m working towards: Running the More - Fitness Magazines 2010 Half-Marathon. How do I know that I’ll actually do it? I'm using a technique that practically guarantees success: I’m simply telling everyone I know that I’m doing this race. And I just told you! Here’s why this works: saying it aloud makes it seem real telling others makes me ...Read More...