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Let the obsessing begin…
The Derby Mini is now 11 days away. The mix of emotions I am feeling ranges from excitement to fear to acceptance. Elizabeth Kuebler-Ross coined the five stages of grieving. Perhaps I can coin the five stages of pre-race jitters. I did my 11 mile training run Friday. That’s the furthest I will run in […]
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17 More Days!
In my mind, that sounds ominous. I have 17 days until the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon. Only 17. I have one more long run, which if the weather cooperates, will happen this Friday after school. I would prefer to do my 11-miler Saturday morning rather than after a long day at work, but the girls […]
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Drumroll, please…
I know – I just blogged last night, and I usually don’t blog twice in one week. However, I finally made a decision, and I want to share what gave me the kick in the butt I needed. After posting my whiny blog about being uncertain about my ability to complete the Derby Mini, I […]
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A Tough Decision
I made a deal with myself. If I could run nine miles this past weekend, I would sign up for the Derby Mini. I ran nine miles. I haven’t signed up. I just keep going back and forth and back and forth. I eeked out nine miles without walking, but at a slow pace; I […]
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The End of an Era…
Maybe it isn’t the end of an era, but it is the end of something I love. This week was my last official week of teaching Zumba. This is my second school year teaching Zumba (yes, teachers gauge time based on school years), and I have so enjoyed the opportunity to share a fun form […]
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The Evansville Half Marathon
Every race offers a unique experience. Some are amazing; I feel great, run well, and enjoy the atmosphere. Others are not quite so incredible; I feel tired, don’t run as well as I’d like, and the atmosphere is less than uplifting. Sunday’s half marathon was an odd mix of the two. Though I felt I […]
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Running a Mini
First, let me say that this is my second writing of this post. I wrote over 2000 words, hit post, and it disappeared! I had spent a lot of time on that one, so with any luck, this one will go through. Anyway…here goes round two… As I was lined up with 18,000 other runners […]
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Nana’s Gonna Run 13.1!
The weekend is upon us. The weekend of the Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon, that is. Gary and I have been planning this weekend for months, and I am thrilled it is finally here, but with it comes apprehension. I am pretty certain I can bust out 13.1 miles. The adrenaline rush from the other 17,999 […]