Short one

Since I was up this morning at 6:30, I decided to go for a small run around the block. 1.15 miles, just enough to test the waters, so to speak. In reality, I could have gone for more probably, because that distance felt just enough to be a warm up!
But I completed the [...]

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I’ve been away awhile.

The past three weeks have gotten away from me. I haven’t been writing, and for the most part, I haven’t been running. That’ll make the half marathon next weekend verrrry interesting.
I wasn’t mired in work, or overwhelmed with training. I was pregnant. Then I was scared, because the last [...]

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March 26 – Mark your calendars

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Yesterday was a fluke

Over four miles today, and my best split was 11:10. I averaged 11:28 over 4.4 miles, which is about what I usually do. I felt slow today, sluggish. Maybe it was the cold temperature (20*F) or the 15-20 mph winds, or possibly the busy streets I ran next to (Mayfair Road and [...]

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Group Training Begins

Today was the first day of group training for Team Challenge. Being that the temps outside are still chilly, and we did just have a layer of ice over everything yesterday, we met at the Petit Center, and ran laps there.
We were running for time today, not distance, and that thirty minutes [...]

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Runners, save your wrappers!

As runners, we go through all sorts of fuel: bars, gels, beans, blocks. A gel company used to have a program where you could send them X empty packages for a coupon or something similar. (Are they still doing that?)
Now, I’m asking you to save your wrappers from your Luna bars, Clif bars, [...]

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Cafe Hollander tonight!

Come on out – we’re having another informational meeting for Team Challenge, as we get organized for this summer’s running of Kona and Napa half marathons!

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The eve of rest

Finally! I have a few moments to write to everybody. It’s been such a busy week, just with training early in the morning, work, and family. Getting out of bed by 5:30am has been tough, and I haven’t managed it well this week. The good thing is that I didn’t talk [...]

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Team Challenge take two!

Possibly coming soon: Year Two of running Napa with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation’s Team Challenge. I’m giving it some thought, and will be attending a meeting on Thursday to get more information.
I want to run Napa again anyway, and make it through the course without sustaining an injury, but with [...]

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Long runs and fundraising; Sunday wrap

Fundraising first:  If you haven’t yet taken a moment to donate on my Team Challenge website, and still intend to, please take a look now!  The half marathon is just 13 days away, and I need your help in order to reach my fundraising goals. 
And now, the long run!  I went out at 6:30 yesterday morning, planning [...]

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Cookie time!

Some of you know that I enjoy baking, and that I make some excellent cookies.  But more than that, I like sharing the product of my baking with others.  Since I can’t run for the next couple of days, I’ll be baking!  And who will I be sharing with?  You, of course!
The first batch will [...]

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Well, shoot.

Team Challenge National Team had our weekly conference call last night.  Good information all around, as always.  I was able to ask Coach Melissa about my lower calf pain, which got progressively worse yesterday.  (Thanks to Elle for your suggestions.  Massaging it did indeed help, along with icing it last night.)
Melissa said to rest it [...]

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Vino 100 today!

Denise and I will be at Vino 100 today!  A portion of today’s sales will go towards Team Challenge and our Wine Country Half Marathon in July. 
For more information, click there -> May 21 Event at Vino 100 in Grafton
Someone will win a Briggs & Stratton lawn mower, and we have many items up for [...]

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