Jun 16, 2015 | Running
Last year, I decided to run a last minute 5k so I could eat! No surprise there. And while I expected the food to be amazing in the Ethan Stowell hosted event, I didn’t expect the 5k to be so organized, as most 5ks I run don’t have chip timers nor even a real finish line, and those don’t have food fests that follow! Plus, the Fetal Health Foundation is a truly worthy cause to support. With Eat Run Hope, I stumbled upon a great 5k all on its own with the bonus of an amazing food (and drink) fest. This year, you should join Team Pugnacious for this great event and cause.
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Jun 16, 2015 | Road to Medoc, Running
Last Saturday was the Seattle Rock n Roll Marathon. I’m not sure whose idea it was to run a full marathon so early in the season, but we did it! And despite a horrible cough, lackluster training, and general unpreparedness, the marathon wasn’t so bad. We oddly met my original goal of being on my feet for 6 and 1/2 hours without even trying.
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Jun 12, 2015 | #runDisney, Road to Medoc, Seattle Marathon 10k
Every year I have a new focus for my running. In 2011, I just wanted to run my first race and figure out what this running this is all about. Check. In 2012, I worked on my speed so I wouldn’t freeze during the Polar Night Half in January of 2014. Check. In 2014, I worked on growing my distance to the Full Marathon for Dopey, strengthening for the back to back runs, and finishing with a smile on my face. With lots of speed workout and temp runs, check! For 2015, I am working on three things that I hope will work together for a fun race in Medoc: the fastest 10k time possible, getting comfortable with 26.2 miles, and running with booze.
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May 28, 2015 | Running
I’m currently on my way to a wedding in Wilmington, North Carolina. I wrote this post ahead of time, much like I wrote the last post ahead of time. Wrote four at the same time, so there is still one more surprise. Don’t want to post a million things on one day and then ignore my public for nine months, right? This is just a reminder to my two readers that the Seattle Marathon fees go up soon! Very Soon!
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May 26, 2015 | Running
This speed training I picked up from the Internet, most likely this Runner’s World article. It’s on the Treadmill, which I know most people dread, but I actually enjoy. I don’t enjoy mind-numbingly long runs on it, but I do enjoy using it for interval and incline training–short fun sessions. I don’t know what this workout is really called, but I put Treadmill Incline on my training tracking spreadsheet.
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May 22, 2015 | Running
Last night, the Seattle Marathon Twitter chat (#RunSeattleChat) was about picking up speed to avoid the 90 Bridge Bus. That, by the way, is my goal for both the RnR and the Seattle Marathon: don’t get picked up before crossing the bridge. One of the questions was about speed work; now this is my favorite topic, basically because its the only time I really enjoy running. So with inspiration pushing me ahead, I figured I’d share some of my favorite speed sessions. (What, I’m starting a blog series!?!?)
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May 18, 2015 | Road to Medoc, Running
Race two of the new season went better than race one with the exception of a toe I slammed on a bench the night before. I woke up with a swollen bruised, very broken toe. Running funny on a broken toe made my calf stiffen up and made my gait a little crazy. (more…)
May 16, 2015 | Thought, Travel
Not that I’m counting, but in 119 days I’ll be running through the vineyards of France. Here’s a photo from last year for inspiration!
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May 14, 2015 | Food, Restaurants
It’s shocking to me that the Gelinaz Shuffle isn’t sold out yet!!! I set alarms to remind me to buy tickets to the only local restaurant participating and was ready when the tickets went on sale a bit early. I nabbed a two top for the Willow’s Inn dinner with surprise chef! We wanted a table for four, but my preparedness wasn’t fast enough! But there are only a handful of the events sold out, so there is still time for you to experience this amazing culinary mix-up.
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