tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54632492819663542442024-03-13T22:55:20.899-04:00Love to Runjularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-63489610103593538042011-08-26T13:56:00.000-04:002011-08-26T13:56:45.991-04:00Feeling Sick<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I have really hit a stride the last few weeks ... running all of my scheduled training runs, having great long runs, hitting yoga twice a week, and even losing a few pounds along the way. I was feeling so great, and then BAM! I get hit with a nasty cold/flu/virus/bacteria, whatever you want to call it. And for the last week, I've been laid up at home, nursing my lungs back to health, feeling totally defeated in the exercise department. I've always stood by the rule that if your sickness is below your throat, then you shouldn't run, and definitely held to that this week.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And as I'm trying to get ready for my half next Saturday, I'm feeling a little tentative not having run in a week. Any tips? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<br /></p></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; ">My <a href="http://pitterpatteroflittlefeet.typepad.com/pitterpatter_of_little_fe/2011/07/really-you-want-to-know-what-i-do-all-day.html" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(34, 68, 187); ">post a little while ago</a> about what I do all day got me thinking....</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; "><p><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Is running all that I do? Is it who I am?</span></p><p>Well it is a major part or how I spend my individual free time, but I want to publicly state that</p><p><span style="font-size: 13pt; ">I am not a runner.</span></p><p>I run. I love to run. But I am not a runner. I am so much more than that. It's a hobby, a passion, an interest, an indulgence, but running does not define who I am. I've known people before, that let running (or some other sport or activity) define them. My life is not fulfilled only if I am running; setting new PR's, logging a certain number of miles, going a certain speed, beating certain people, getting a BQ (Boston Qualifying Time) etc. etc. I am not left forlorn and empty if people don't praise or acknowledge my running accomplishments. I don't rely on my running accomplishments to fuel my mood, or my opinions about myself. </p><p>Yes, I think everyone should run, but not because I think it will make them a more worthwhile person or in some way increase their individual worth. I just think that a person can learn immense amounts about themselves and life while running; and the parallels of running and life are endless. But, I get that not everyone likes it and it's not for everyone.....but I still think everyone should do it! Even just a little. A mile or two a few times a week? It can work wonders on the soul! But, I digress....</p><p>Running is a huge part of my life (some people in my life who don't understand running would say I'm obsessed - Why do people who don't run think that all runners are crazy or obsessed? I don't get it - But perhaps that is a different post altogether).</p><p>As I was saying, running is a part of my life (yes a big part), but it is not who I am. However, it IS something that has taught me about myself and helped me grow mentally. It has pushed my limits and made me stronger. Running is something that has given me more than normal amounts of serious introspection time, and contributed to my well-being. It has helped develop my character, tested and proved my work ethic, my dedication, my will, my resiliency. It brings peace to my life. It brings pain as well - but the pain brings appreciation and growth. It's principles can be applied and compared to other parts of my life, which help bring understanding to other things in my life as well. Yes, I am aware that running isn't the only activity in existence that can bring this to a person, but it has been a very effective source in my life, and I think it can be fore most people. In a nutshell, running is the conduit that helps me <span style="text-decoration: underline; "><em>discover</em></span> who I am.</p><p>And though I absolutely LOVE running, if I wasn't able to run ever again I would be ok.</p><p>Running was taken away form me once before in my life and I survived. If it were ever taken away from me again my life would go on, I would be ok, and I would still be me - because it is not who I am.</p><p>I think that there are people who think that all I do is run and that it is who I am and there isn't much more to me. I guess I just wanted to express the point that though it contributes a lot to my life, trust me; I am so much more than a runner.</p><p>Having got that off my chest....anyone wanna go for a run?</p></span>Lindsey Harmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04052948574534512191noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-68145602450336524332011-08-09T19:14:00.003-04:002011-08-09T19:42:55.975-04:00hills!I'm set to run the Lake Tahoe Half Marathon in just under 7 weeks. I have been wanting to run this race for years and am so excited I'm actually doing it this year! Check out the description and profile below.
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<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The Half Marathon starts south of Meeks Bay on Glen Street, halfway down the Marathon course. The course rolls <span style="font-weight:bold;">downhill for the first 2 miles</span> before starting a <span style="font-weight:bold;">challenging climb of 520’ over 1.55 miles</span> up the "Hill from Hell", then <span style="font-weight:bold;">1.3 miles of rolling terrain</span>, then <span style="font-weight:bold;">down 200’ over 0.9 miles</span> crossing over Eagle Falls, and <span style="font-weight:bold;">back up 200’ over 0.9 miles</span> to the 20 mile mark at Inspiration Point. The spectacular 20 mile mark (or 7 mile Half Marathon mark) is the narrow spine of the ridge overlooking Emerald Bay, Cascade Lake, and Lake Tahoe itself. This may be the most beautiful run you ever do. <span style="font-weight:bold;">The last 6.2 miles are all down hill</span> and beautiful, picking up the bike trail for the last 3.5 miles to the finish, going over Taylor Creek Bridge and the spawning fire cracker red Kokanee salmon, through the Pope and Valhalla Historical Estates along the waters edge, by Camp Richardson, and finishing at Pope Beach where the cold waters of Tahoe await your tired feet.</span>
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<br />The only thing I'm not looking forward to is the 6.2 miles of downhill! That is going to be brutal on my knees, hips, and back.
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<br />I'll definitely need to run at Rancho this weekend. Got to get those hills in.
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<br />Okay. Your turn. Let's hear about your upcoming races!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12849397081573242118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-41951581694624568302011-07-03T09:51:00.002-04:002011-07-03T09:51:33.412-04:00List of RacesAlright, I'm hearing a lot of talk about races for the fall ... what's everybody running?jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-35794511353212421742011-06-24T11:07:00.002-04:002011-06-24T11:08:43.330-04:00Ready to Glisten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTfseI0dfHM/TgSnB67uyAI/AAAAAAAAIH8/19mJSCB1Iwo/s1600/glisten.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dTfseI0dfHM/TgSnB67uyAI/AAAAAAAAIH8/19mJSCB1Iwo/s400/glisten.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This year, I'm ready to glisten. OK, I'm ready to sweat. I'm just trying to make it sound a little more glamorous. ;)<br />
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I guess it took four years living in North Carolina to adjust to the summer's humidity, its heat. I don't mind "glistening" in the early morning on a run. In fact, I love it. I am so relieved to be perfectly honest with you. <br />
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My marathon training starts next Saturday. 4 miles and then we move from there to November 6 when I run the City of Oaks Marathon with Kaylynn (and anyone else who wants to join me). With <a href="http://www.julia-wade.com/" target="blank"">wedding season</a>, my baby, my family, yoga, and <i>life, </i>I know training for a marathon will be less than convenient, but oh so necessary and I am ready. Ready to glisten. ;)<br />
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PS: Molly ..................................... a huge GOOD LUCK from me this weekend. I will be thinking of you in Tahoe. xoxojularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-48433550271425796022011-06-01T09:41:00.002-04:002011-06-01T09:41:40.030-04:00National Running Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9bZvzOWrb18/TeZBQwNkyrI/AAAAAAAAIHY/PiX5ZkpC1kk/s1600/jkl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9bZvzOWrb18/TeZBQwNkyrI/AAAAAAAAIHY/PiX5ZkpC1kk/s400/jkl.jpg" width="250" /></a></div>Happy National Running Day!!<br />
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Here are ten ways to celebrate ... :)<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.runningday.org/site/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=58" target="blank"">here</a>.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-54350252071173268052011-05-25T09:39:00.002-04:002011-05-25T09:39:45.089-04:00The Race<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="329" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cM5A1K6TxxM" width="540"></iframe><br />
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This popped up in my inbox yesterday from Miss Kaylynn. Thought it was definitely worth a share.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-45393237764472231632011-05-24T15:34:00.000-04:002011-05-24T15:34:02.770-04:00Our Inner Dialogs Part IIFast forward almost one year from <a href="http://jularun.blogspot.com/2010/07/our-inner-dialogs.html" target="blank"">this post</a> ... I've had a baby and have dedicated a lot of time to running and continued to spend hours on a yoga mat since my Quin has been born. I feel like becoming a mother has transformed me into a different kind of runner and paired with my new found yoga mind, I feel like I am in such a better mental place. Physical? We're getting there. That's a whole different post. ;)<br />
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My half marathon in April in the Outer Banks was incredible. I felt such a good, strong, consistent pace throughout the entire race. My mommy muscles (as I now like to refer to them as) slowly began to fail halfway through and from mile 7 on, putting one step in front of the other continued to require more and more effort.<br />
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Before Quin, before yoga, it would have been very easy for me to look at the 6.1 miles ahead and feel so discouraged knowing that my body was different postpartum and much weaker. It would have been so easy to anticipate the pain and the extra effort that the last half of this race would require. But now, with a new mind set, I was able just to be at mile 7 and enjoy mile 7 for what mile 7 was. To acknowledge that my inner dialog was there ("Wow, 6 miles to go, I am so tired. Will I make it? That finish line sounds soooooo good right now. That summer break I've scheduled for running season is looking soooooo good right now.") and then to let it pass. I loved that mile 7 more than I've ever loved a mile 7 and then 8, and then 9 and then 10. I was in the moment, listened to my body and enjoyed just being. Being in nature, being a momma, being weaker, being stronger, and being a runner. And then, the finish line arrived and I was happy. So, so happy. While the race wasn't my fastest, or wasn't my strongest, it was one of the most enjoyable races I have ever run. Accepting who I was in that moment, for those 13.1 miles made me feel whole. <br />
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Thanks to Linds for this share. Bahahaha!!jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-70891059885894424342011-04-05T10:14:00.000-04:002011-04-05T10:14:17.415-04:003 Months, 4 Weeks Postpartum... and I'm running a half marathon this weekend. Ladies and gentleman, I never thought it would be humanly possible, but with the help of an incredible husband and some goal races along the way, we're back to 13.1 and I'm feeling so confident.<br />
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It's so empowering to truly know what your body and mind are capable of. Makes you feel like you can really do anything.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-90002996034750615692010-11-02T11:21:00.000-04:002010-11-02T11:21:43.629-04:00Dear Neglected Running BlogDear Neglected Running Blog:<br />
I promise my love for you and for running has not diminished, just been put aside for a few months. Maybe 9 to be exact. Being pregnant has made running difficult (well, non-existent), but I cannot wait to pick you back up in the beginning of 2011, and share it with my new son. <br />
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Love,<br />
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PS: In the meantime, I will be watching the NYC Marathon with baited breath, living vicariously through them, not to mention my other rock star friends, including Miss Kaylynn, who have rocked their marathons this year. <br />
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<a href="http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/">http://www.ingnycmarathon.org/</a>jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-76012188265340838912010-07-08T12:58:00.001-04:002010-07-08T13:02:33.438-04:00Our Inner DialogsIt's summer here in NC. Due to that nasty heat and other recent developments, running hasn't been in my exercise vocabulary as of late. Enter my yoga mat. I've spent a lot of hours on my yoga mat the last few months and I feel like I've gained so much physically and also mentally.<br />
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My yoga instructor talks a lot about our inner selves and how it relates to the world we create for ourselves. She makes me keenly aware of this inner self and inner dialog that is constantly happening within me whether I acknowledge it our not. How self critical am I during my yoga practice? During work? While I'm with friends or family? How often do I validate the good things I do? How often do I just acknowledge that the dialog is there?<br />
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I feel like my inner dialog is pretty loud while I'm on my yoga mat. I'm constantly thinking about how long my lines <i>should </i>be, or how strong I'd <i>like </i>to be or how much that certain pose hurts or is stretching a muscle I didn't even know I had. This negative inner dialog then drifts from what I could be doing better on the mat to what I think I should be doing in relation to others or during my day. It's negative and completely detrimental to success and progress. I love taking that off the mat with me and realize that every day I am subconsciously talking to myself ... constantly validating or criticizing and then I need to be more aware of how I "treat" myself. Hopefully that makes sense.<br />
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On a running note, I feel like while that inner dialog wasn't as loud for me on runs, it was definitely still there. Hearing it in on my yoga mat helps me realize that it's on the pavement too. Am I going fast enough? It's only mile 3, why does this feel so uncomfortable? It's so hot - I can't take another step. Or, wow, I feel amazing. I could go forever. Mile 5 feels great. See what I mean?<br />
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My new challenge is to recognize my inner dialog and then to let go of it ... to realize that for that moment I am there, participating to fullest capability for that day, that hour, that minute ... and that it is simply good enough. It's a challenge, but I'm ready to work harder at it and to become more whole because of it.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-65586133936969338702010-06-15T23:49:00.003-04:002010-06-15T23:52:14.585-04:00Never Give Up<embed base="http://admin.brightcove.com" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="videoId=9549906001&playerId=416421194&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" height="412" name="flashObj" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash" seamlesstabbing="false" src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/416421194" swliveconnect="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="486"></embed><br />
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Read a fantastically funny half marathon article <a href="http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/04/28/the-half-marathon-of-doom/?icid=main|main|dl9|link3|http://backporch.fanhouse.com/2010/04/28/the-half-marathon-of-doom/"target=blank">here</a>.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-2251538711945099902010-03-31T12:43:00.000-04:002010-03-31T12:43:44.014-04:00Calories In. Calories Out.I loved <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-304--13443-0,00.html?cm_mmc=women-_-2010_03_31-_-women-_-ARTICLE:%20%20Weight%20Loss%20Myths%20Exposed">this article</a> from Runner's World today. It was so simple. In order to lose weight, look great and stay trim you need to burn more calories than you intake. Done. No gimmicky pills, no funky diets, no quick answers. It's called hard work and eating right. I love it. <br />
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I'm going for a run.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-42632760830953136332010-03-24T12:15:00.002-04:002010-03-24T12:15:31.356-04:002010 RacesAlright, I'm ready. What are you running this year?jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-9895993753053267122010-03-24T12:05:00.001-04:002010-03-24T12:05:50.866-04:00Tobacco Road Half Marathon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JYzCSfQmn4c/S6o3zvj464I/AAAAAAAAH3g/oGNTiYkDUpM/s1600/photo+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JYzCSfQmn4c/S6o3zvj464I/AAAAAAAAH3g/oGNTiYkDUpM/s400/photo+(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Dear North Carolinians (and any other interested parties ... ahem ... California runners):<br />
Highly recommend the <a href="http://tobaccoroadmarathon.com/index.php?action=page&page_id=13">Tobacco Road Half Marathon</a>. Jonathan and I had a great time on this flat, fast course in gorgeous west Cary, North Carolina. If you would like to join us next year, we'll definitely be there.<br />
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Juliajularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-32446483851101115242010-03-19T12:30:00.005-04:002010-03-19T12:35:08.195-04:00Need To & Want ToI was at yoga last week and our instructor said something (as I'm in the middle of a great sun salute a) that really hit me.<br />
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"Pay attention to when you want to stop," she said, "and when you need to stop." <br />
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While running, I find that 98% of the time when I'm feeling it, I <i>want</i> to stop. Does anyone else feel that way? I'm not talking about that nagging injury or a pulled muscle or serious injury... it's so important to listen to you body and know when you <i>need</i> to stop, at the risk of injuring yourself. I'm talking about when you're so tired, or having a rough day, or just plain don't want to, and you <i>want to stop</i>. <br />
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For me this little snippet has been seriously empowering. A <a href="http://jonajulia.blogspot.com/2008/01/absolutely-my-new-mantra_18.html">new mantra</a> perhaps. I've got a half marathon on Sunday and that is what I'll be asking myself when those miles get hard (and believe me, they will get hard). Julia, do you <i>need </i>to stop? Or do you just want to? Mind or matter. That's all there is to it.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-14688336771965336712010-03-08T18:12:00.000-05:002010-03-08T18:12:09.299-05:00Happy Birthday ... and a shameless plug.<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="julia wade photography" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4415606993_a0db5f4e3a.jpg" width="500" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Today I turn 28. 28 years old. I feel like I have a lot of amazing running years left in me, right? I hear 30s are the best. So there you go. Happy Birthday, Julia.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div>XOXO,</div><div>J</div>jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-37582021013013735042010-02-24T12:47:00.000-05:002010-02-24T12:47:00.221-05:00A Special RequestPlease click on <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/">http://www.msnbc.com/</a> who has generously donated two premium advertising spots on their homepage. Every click counts.<br />
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<img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4070355685_405863443e.jpg" width="500" height="333" alt="16" />jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-8507019333648344672010-01-28T20:07:00.001-05:002010-01-28T20:08:49.738-05:00Here's the Deal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JYzCSfQmn4c/S2IyGQqzOyI/AAAAAAAAH1U/2KsQyOb5FZ8/s1600-h/Happiness_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_JYzCSfQmn4c/S2IyGQqzOyI/AAAAAAAAH1U/2KsQyOb5FZ8/s320/Happiness_1.jpg" /></a></div>Here's the deal, and I'm going to level with you. It's hard to get out and run all the time, right? Consistency, for me, has been a huge challenge in North Carolina. Well, since my marathon in November, I've been a running slacker. An exercise slacker. Not a bit of a one, but a big one. Excuses, excuses - yes, I have a lot of them, but really none of them matter. <br />
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And here's what I've found: I am a grumpy little grumpster when I don't exercise. I'm tired, I don't want to eat healthy foods, I don't have any energy during the day, and all I want to do is NOT EXERCISE when I don't exercise. I hate that place. I hate, hate, hate being in that place.<br />
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So last week, I had a few really good workouts. A run or two with Maggie and an <a href="http://xtendworkout.com/">Xtend</a> class that I was sore from for days. I felt amazing, happy, accomplished. Skinnier even, though I am sure I wasn't, but my body image changed - just like that. <br />
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Today, a long walk with Erin and a 75 minute yoga class. The moment I stepped out of the class, I felt refreshed, stronger, happier and more fulfilled. Ready to take on more.<br />
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So case and point: Exercise makes me happy. Thank you endorphins. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I will not neglect you any longer.jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-51543673490369450862010-01-05T09:35:00.001-05:002010-01-05T09:35:37.629-05:00An Interesting Idea ...What if you ran every distance this year? Started from the bottom and moved to the top.<br />
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5K<br />
8K<br />
10K<br />
Half Marathon<br />
Full Marathon<br />
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North Carolina's might look like this:<br />
5K - <a href="http://www.ncroadrunners.org/RunfortheRoses/">Run for the Roses</a> 2/7/10<br />
8K - <a href="http://www.sportoften.com/events/eventDetails.cfm?pEventId=4619">HardCore Serious Trail Runner</a> 2/20/10<br />
10K - <a href="http://www.lighthouse10k.com/">Oak Island Lighthouse Run</a> 4/17/2010<br />
Half Marathon - <a href="http://www.runsfm.com/">San Francisco Half Marathon</a> 7/25/2010 (totally cheating here, but I like to travel)<br />
Half Marathon - <a href="http://inside.nike.com/blogs/nikerunning_events-en_US/2009/12/04/save-the-2010-date">Nike Women's Half Marathon</a> 10/17/2010 (because I do every year)<br />
Full Marathon - <a href="http://www.obxmarathon.com/site3.aspx">OBX Marathon</a> 11/14/2010<br />
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Seems like it would be a good gear up for the big one - and keep you on track for the year - and keep your legs fresh. <br />
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I'm still trying to pick my races for the year - we'll see if we could squeeze a few in here!jularun7http://www.blogger.com/profile/09419286113944300300noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-40756614848342808732009-12-17T17:25:00.006-05:002009-12-17T21:04:24.963-05:002010 races?Okay, I know Julia usually organizes the list of yearly races in the side bar, but I just can't wait to see what everyone is running!<br /><br />What are you guys planning for 2010?<br /><br />I think Eve has talked about doing the <a href="http://xnet.kp.org/sanfrancisco/index.html">Kaiser Half</a> in San Francisco on February 7th. Too soon for this little mama.<br /><br />There's the <a href="http://www.pctrailruns.com/Sequoia_Wntr.htm">Sequoia Trail Run</a> 20k on February 27th in Oakland, CA. I'm running the 20k and I know some others have signed up for the 10k.<br /><br />I know there has been talk of signing up for the lottery for the <a href="http://www.cherryblossom.org/">Cherry Blossom 10-mile Run</a> in DC on April 11th.<br /><br />Lots of ladies are probably doing the <a href="http://www.seejanerun.com/t-See-Jane-Run-Half-Marathon-and-5K.aspx">See Jane Run</a> half marathon on June 5th in Alameda, CA. <br /><br />I'd love to do the <a href="http://www.skylandchurch.com/mountainrun_2009">Skyland Mountain Run</a> 5k/10k/1k-kids-fun-run on July 10th off Skyline in the Santa Cruz Mountains. If anyone wants to do a 5k/10k, I highly recommend this one. You're running at the top of the mountains, but it's a relatively flat run--some gently rolling. Not too many people. Gorgeous views. Pancake breakfast and awesome band playing afterward! Seriously--some guy was playing a washboard!<br /><br />And then there's my absolute favorite, the <a href="http://www.runsfm.com/">RunSFM</a> on July 25th in San Francisco. I'll likely be doing the half.<br /><br />I've ALWAYS wanted to do the <a href="http://www.laketahoemarathon.com/indexsponsers.htm">Lake Tahoe Half</a> and this year I am determined to do it! September 26th. There's lots of events up there that week--runs, bikes, swims, triathlons, kayaking, speed golf! <br /><br />And of course there's the Nike Women's lottery for October. Count me in for the lottery! (Where the heck is that blasted web site. I swear it is so hard for me to find...)<br /><br />What else, guys?? Any triathlons? Any bike races?Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12849397081573242118noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5463249281966354244.post-64435150212285191542009-12-12T17:57:00.002-05:002009-12-12T18:06:31.955-05:00I ran!I ran! I did it! I am so excited.<br /><br />Postpartum life has been filled with ridiculously itchy skin, soreness that lasted too long, nether-regions that didn't heal correctly (but I didn't know until my 6-week check up), and feeling like I was going to pee my pants for a few days!<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a mommy. I LOVE my baby. And it's all worth it. But my plan was to walk until the 6-week mark and then start running. I tend to overdo things, so that was my way of taking things slowly. 6 weeks came and went and I was too sore to even go on walks. Luckily my doctor fixed the problem and by 7 weeks I was all better! It's a Christmas Miracle! (Well, except the itchy skin. I can hope for a New Year's miracle, right?)<br /><br />So yesterday Christian said, "Let's go on a walk." I got so excited that I put on running clothes. 5 minutes into our walk, I decided to run for a couple minutes just to test the water.<br /><br />15 minutes later I decided I was too tired to keep running. 15 minutes, ladies (and gents?)! I mapped it out later and it came to a whopping 1.25 mile. I was soooo proud of myself!<br /><br />Except for the fact that I feel like I need a sports bra for my jiggly belly, I felt great! I am sooooo back in the game. And it feels good.Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12849397081573242118noreply@blogger.com6