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Say it, Do it! {It’s in the Bank}

The hard work is in the bank. When I start to doubt myself or think I haven't done enough I focus on the quality workouts I've had so far. tw0 18-milers Philly 1/2 marathon a 20-miler a race pace 15 miler a 22-mile run ran at almost goal  pace The weather was perfect for today's 22-miler and it couldn't have gone better. I broke some rules (wore new shoes and pants, as well as tried a new … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {It’s in the Bank}

Your Garmin Isn’t Accurate (but you already knew that)

I'm addicted to my Garmin. From last September until April 2012 I ran Garmin free, but now that marathon training has taken over my life, I can't imagine training without it. I still race and run mostly by feel, but those numbers that flash on the screen of my trusty running companion often determine how I feel about my running performance and dictate my goals for the marathon. I know that when … [Read more...] about Your Garmin Isn’t Accurate (but you already knew that)

Say it, Do it! {Marathon Goal Pace}

There are so many thoughts related to marathon training running around in my head right now I'm struggling to put them into words. I will tell you that today, I realized how much I've changed over the past year or so. Several hours after my run I had a wild craving for pizza. After thinking about this craving and what pizza does to my body, I ate healthy leftovers instead. The craving went away … [Read more...] about Say it, Do it! {Marathon Goal Pace}

Q&A with Hanson-Brooks Project Team Member Melissa Johnson-White

To kick off the fall marathon season (and to continue my incessant gushing about my love for the sport of running) today I'm interviewing, Melissa Johnson-White a member of the Brooks-Hanson Project who is running the Twin Cities Marathon on Saturday. If you aren't familiar with the Brooks-Hanson Original Distance Project, it began in 1999 as a way for post-collegiate athletes to eat, train and … [Read more...] about Q&A with Hanson-Brooks Project Team Member Melissa Johnson-White

I Tried It: Coconut Oil as a Moisturizer

My household isn't exactly chemical-free, but over the past several years my husband and I have been making the switch to healthier household cleaning products and beauty items. Our first change was in our cleaning agents that we used for basic household chores. When neither of us could stand being in the bathroom while cleaning the tub because of the chemicals, we knew we had to switch even if … [Read more...] about I Tried It: Coconut Oil as a Moisturizer

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