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Speechless... Boston Marathon

I really want to write about my first Boston marathon experience and how well my race went.  But every time I try to, I stop myself.  I am still in shock.  Had I ran the projected finish time my dad...

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The Boston Marathon 2013

The Boston Marathon.  The marathon I had my sight set on since I ran my first marathon in 2009.  After attempting to BQ in the fall of 2010 and failing (missed by 4 minutes), I tried again in the...

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Marathon #9 done!

Another BQ! 3:33:16,8:08 paceMore to follow once we get home from Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Marathon results and review

Sunday, May 5th, marked my 7th marathon (9th including my 2 ultras); The Pittsburgh Marathon.  I knew going into this race that the course would be difficult.  Lots of hills.  I was still coming off a...

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Happy National Running Day!

I celebrated, did you? My 5am running group!  My favorite early morning runners. 

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Ann Arbor Marathon Results

Real quick, just to get this down on paper!Garmin distance: 26.44Garmin Time: 3:30:36Pace: 7:58Official Results:Time: 3:30:26Pace: 8:01Age Group Place: 2nd / 24Gender Place: 6 / 141Overall Place: 44 /...

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What I've been up to; running, future races, new shoes.

Running, running and more running.After the Ann Arbor Marathon, I decided to take the entire month of July off from racing.  It has been marathon training and marathon racing January - June and I...

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265.90

My totals miles for the month of July.  265.90 miles!!!!  My highest ever!  That averages out to be 8.5 miles per day.  How did I do this?  I, along with 5 of my running friends, challenged ourselves...

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Clark Lake Run 12K race results

Saturday, August 3rd, was my 3rd time running the Clark Lake Run 12K.  7.456 miles for those who care not to do the math. :-) It's a challenging course with lots of rolling hills.  My goal was to start...

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Run thru Hell 10 Mile race results

Saturday, August 10th, was the annual Run Thru Hell 10 mile & 4.8 mile race.  This is an event my dad's uncle has been putting on for over 30 years!  In fact, my Unc just turned 81 years old on the...

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Somerset Stampede Race Results

Saturday, August 17th I ran the Somerset Stampede half marathon.  This was my 4th time running this very hilly and challenging course.  It is a very small race field.  I finished 3rd female overall, so...

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Revised 2013 race calendar and races in 2014

I've, once again, revised my calendar for 2013.  Originally I planned to run the drumstick double (or whatever it's called) on Thanksgiving in downtown Detroit.  Instead of running the 5K and 10K, I...

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I'm a winner!

I did something this weekend I never thought I'd ever do.  I WON A MARATHON!  The Woodstock trail marathon to be exact.  The field was very small with only 47 females and 67 males.  They also had a 5...

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I'm in! Boston 2014!!

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She's amazing! Run Emz that is.

You must watch this. NOW!http://www.ustream.tv/channel/run-emzRun Emz is well into her 24 treadmill run to raise money for education in India.  She's amazing.  This is her 2nd time doing this.  Serious...

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Dances with Dirt 50K results

Another successful DWD, new 50K trail PR of 5:41:22 and 1st in my age group!   Dances with Dirt offers 3 events; 50K ultra individual, 50M ultra individual or 100M relay.  The main draw to the DWD...

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Speed work, prepping for marathon #13

October 20th marks the day of my 13th marathon (well, 10th 26.2 if I do not count the 50K's but I have been lumping marathons & ultras in one category).  I've been running some high mileage weeks...

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Heroes on Hines half marathon results

Saturday was the Heroes on Hines half marathon and 5K race.  The proceeds were to benefit a memorial for fallen first responders.  I decided to make this race Anna's first race in the jogging stroller...

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The Detroit Free Press Marathon is THIS Sunday!

Sunday, October 20th, is the 36th annual Detroit Marathon.  This will be my 5th marathon this year (6th if we count my 50K, which I usually do).  I signed up for the marathon almost immediately when...

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Detroit Marathon Results

I did it. I finished out my year of racing just the way I had hoped to and celebrated my birthday the way most marathon runners would want to. I wanted to push hard and keep up my streak of Boston...

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Detroit Marathon finishers certificate

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Is anyone there?

Wow, it's been a long time since I have written on this blog.  Late October to be exact.  I toyed with the idea of just shutting it down all together.  It lacks content and it's boring.  But I also...

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Am I ready?

 I was feeling pretty discouraged all last week.  This winter has affected everyone's training.  I just don't feel like I've put in the work I need to be able to run the marathon I want to run.Then...

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Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon Race Results

The short; PR BABY!!  The longer version...Sunday was the 4th annual Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon on Grosse Ile.  This was my first race of 2014.  I've run this race every year since its inaugural year...

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Boston Strong

Remembering those who lost their lives, those who were injured and those affected by the horrific events one year ago today.   My post from April 2013 with my experience in Boston....

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