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Asheville, Here I Come!

Last March I ran my first race in Asheville, North Carolina. I not only loved the city but I also loved the race. Good news! I’m going back to Asheville to run on the Biltmore Estate in March of 2015 and you can come run with me. I have a discount code that is good… Continue reading Asheville, Here I Come!

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Training in the Fall

Fall is here, meteorologically speaking. If I were in Upstate NY, I could be racing every weekend for the next few months. I am not finding that to be the case here in the desert southwest. I have found no nearby races but that will have to be okay as I am here for seven… Continue reading Training in the Fall

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Salt Springs Trail Race – Preview

This past weekend I was lucky enough to preview the short course at Salt Springs. The trail race is August 30th at Salt Springs State Park in Pennsylvania. You can register day of the race. I ran the 2.5 mile short course while others ran the 5.5 mile long course. After leaving and crossing the… Continue reading Salt Springs Trail Race – Preview

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Inspiration or Inspiring?

Have you ever told someone they were an inspiration to/for you? I spent this past weekend at my 35th – yes, that means I graduated from high school in 1979 – high school reunion. I know I can always go home again as I currently live about 20 miles from where I grew up. What… Continue reading Inspiration or Inspiring?

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Things I’m Loving Right Now

I have been toying with this post for some time. Just so y’all know, some of the things I am loving right now were received via Influenster.com in the Surf’s Up Vox Box. Others were my purchases. As always, the opinions are all me. Sinful Colors Nail Polish First off, this polish is available almost… Continue reading Things I’m Loving Right Now

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Running for a Cause

I am going to be writing a lot about running for a cause in the next few months. I just finished week five of my marathon training plan and am working hard towards being physically and mentally prepared to run the Marine Corps Marathon at the end of October. There is, though, another part of… Continue reading Running for a Cause

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New Running Challenges

The desert is hot and is getting hotter. The sunrises are beautiful. I am beginning to love the early morning runs. I have settled into a routine and sat down on Friday evening and plotted out an almost nine mile run that would include a midway stop at Old Town Coffee Company for some nourishment… Continue reading New Running Challenges

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Product Review – @EnduranceShield

Disclaimer: I was contacted by Endurance Shield to see if I wanted to review their product. I was provided with a 4 ounce container of their sunblock and a lucky reader will also receive a direct-from-Endurance Shield sunblock. Sunscreen tends to be the bane of an athlete’s existence. As a runner, I wear sunscreen all… Continue reading Product Review – @EnduranceShield

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#FuelYourBetter

Disclaimer:  I received VegaSport Electrolyte Hydrator in exchange for my honest review as part of the Fuel Your Better campaign by VegaSport and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I don’t know about you but training for a longer distance race, half marathon or longer, is as much about training for fueling during the race as it is… Continue reading #FuelYourBetter

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Do You Need a Speaker?

I have so many things on my plate these days that the blog seems to slip right through my hands. Today I would love to take the chance to introduce you to a couple of friends of mine. Both are available for speaking engagements and one is available for running clinics. Please look at where… Continue reading Do You Need a Speaker?