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A RUNNER’S PET PEEVE
When sharing a recreational trail with others, there is some etiquette or common sense I expect from runners, walkers, and bikers. But not everyone has the courtesy to follow these simple rules. It’s...
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Thanksgiving Run
November 27, 2010-- Thanksgiving Day. I am thankful for a loving and supportive family, great friends, a wonderful job, my beautiful home, and my health. And today, God gave me one more thing to be...
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The Age Advantage
There seems to be a youth revolution…or so I think. The truth of the matter is I’m getting older. I seem to be surrounded by 20 and 30-something year-olds. I recently grew aware, by my coming of age,...
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Product Review- Vibrams FiveFingers
My guest blogger is my beloved cousin, Connie. She has been running for 2 years now. Fairly new to running, she has embraced the sport with enthusiasm and insight. Here is her review of the Vibram...
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The Running Date
My husband and I are runners. When you are married with children, finding time to run together is a rarity. And going on dates with your spouse are far and few. So when my husband said, "Get ready....
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The Running Blahs
Lately, I’ve been experiencing "running blahs." Running blah is a state of mind. It’s a loss of enthusiasm, motivation, and desire for running. Here are some of the causes:§ Routine- running the...
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Top 10 Excuses for a Poor Race Time
I always try to run my best time at each race. So, whenever I don’t do well in a race, I find myself making excuses for my poor performance. Here are my top 10 excuses:My knee (or other body part)...
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Picturesque Run
Here are some of my scenic runs. Sometimes you have to take a moment from your run to enjoy the view. View of Pacifica, CA (my backyard...almost)On the peak of Mori Point overlooking Sharp Park Beach...
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The Leibster Award! (Part 1)
I don't usually like running in circles, but today I am. My face is glowing, my arms are flailing, I'm jumping up and down, and running in circles. No, this is not a new-age exercise. It's my HAPPY...
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The Liebster Award, Part 2
This is the moment you've been waiting for. As I mentioned in my previous post, I was awarded the Liebster Blog Award by Lady Gwen of Run Gwen Run. And it is my honor to award the Liebster Blog to...
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Got Water?
Water is cooling. Water is refreshing. Water is quenching.I can’t go on a run without carrying a water bottle or wearing a hydration pack- no matter what the distance is. It’s like a safe haven for...
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Mentoring
It’s not uncommon for runners to lose the enthusiasm that once engulfed them when they first started running. I've been there. You can read about my dilemma in previous posts: The Running Blahs,...
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Hello everyone,As you know, I love to run. But what you may not know is that I like to write...not just blogs, but children's stories. A lot of my stories and ideas transpires on my run. The longer...
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW
Ever wondered what to do with your old or unused running shirts?If you’re like me, you don’t want to throw your shirts away because it is a reminder of your run event and your accomplishment. The site...
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Take a Look
When you're driving and you see a runner, do you turn your head to take a look? I do. It's a weird habit of mine. I can't help but look at every runner I pass by in my car. What am I looking at?I...
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Guest Blogger- 11-y.o. Markus
I want to introduce to you my 11-year-old son, Markus. He will be my guest blogger for today's post. Like me, he is an avid runner. He is a member of his school's track team and has qualified for...
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Got Water? [Poll Results]
In my October 5, 2011 post, GOT WATER? I wrote about how surprised I was to see many runners running on a hot day without any water. So I decided to take a poll to study the habits of runners...
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Blog Award
Lady Gwen of Run Gwen, Run! Write Gwen, Write! issued me the Sweetest Blog Award and the Roaring Lion Blog Award back in September 2011. I’m embarrassed to say that it has taken me this long to accept...
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A REVIEW OF THE DIVA HALF MARATHON
Feather boas, tiaras, sparkles, shirtless men, champagne, red roses...oh my! The Diva Half Marathon made its debut in San Francisco on May 6, 2012. The event is all about celebrating the DIVA in you...
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PERSPECTIVE
Photo courtesy of: http://tenlap.com/show-the-way/A friend of mine invited me to stay overnight at her house on a recent trip to Seattle. The next morning, we decided to go for a run. She opened her...
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Review of the Mermaid Series Duathlon/Triathlon
There’s nothing fishy about the Mermaid Series’ Duathlon/Triathlon. On June 9, 2012, I participated in my first duathlon in Oakland and it was a great race. This event provided an easy-going...
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HOW LOSING MY KEYS HELPED ME FIND MY MOJO
I know, it's a stretch. What do keys have to do with mojo! Hear me out.It’s been an unbelievable month. I lost 3 keys in 2 weeks and lost my running mojo too.Image from www.Ilovesurf.comI’ve never...
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MY FIRST TRIATHLON
It's been quiet on my blog. To bring you up-to-date, here is a run down of what I've been doing these past months:I learned how to swim and have been fine tuning my strokes and improving my enduranceI...
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Introducing- RUNNING BOY!
In case you haven't noticed, I've been away from my blog for some time.It's not that I haven't been running.I am still running on a regular basis, but I've added a few things to the mix.In addition to...
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National Running Day! I RUN...
Today is National Running Day!"National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running." ~RunningDay.orgOn behalf of...
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