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But What If I’m The Last One To Cross The Finish Line?

“In running, it doesn’t matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last.  You can say, ‘I have finished.’  There is a lot of satisfaction in that.” – Fred Lebow (Founder of the New York … Continue reading

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runDisney Celebrity Runners!

Virtual Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop #VirtualrunDisney With the popularity of the runDisney races, the emphasis on fun, and Disney’s access to celebrities, you are likely to bump into a few well-known faces during your race weekend.  Keep … Continue reading

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Don’t Forget These Extra runDisney Perks!

Virtual Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop #VirtualrunDisney Be sure to take advantage of the extra race perks that runDisney offers to help you celebrate and commemorate your race weekend! Prior to the expo, sign up for a free … Continue reading

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Tips for Enjoying the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Expo

Virtual Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop #VirtualrunDisney Disney knows how to put on an event.  And, yes, we do pay top dollar to run in their races….but if you are after an occasion and not just a race … Continue reading

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Just When I Thought I Couldn’t Run Slower…

Today I had my best run ever! And it was because I ran slower than even I thought was possible. I thought I was already going as slow as I (or anyone) could. I tried to heed the advice of … Continue reading

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Reasons To Run: Santa To The Sea (My Photo-Journal)

Santa to the Sea is a community-based, non-profit racing event in Ventura County.   It’s stated mission is to provide all participants with a fun, healthy and safe run­ning event while sup­port­ing and show-cas­ing the local community.  Although it is a … Continue reading

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Today I Felt Like a Runner…

It’s not often that I feel like a runner.  Yes, I’ve participated in a series of half-marathons, 5Ks and 10Ks.  Yes, I average about 3 days of training a week.  Yes, I always like to have a race on the … Continue reading

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The “Couch Potato Gene” vs. The Courage to Start

On my jog this morning, I listened to the Competitor Radio podcast interview with David Epstein.  David is a senior writer at Sports Illustrated whose latest book release is titled “The Sports Gene”.  During the interview, he surmises that some … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics – Couch to 5K

3 years ago, after standing on the street corner watching waves of marathoners go by while cheering on an acquaintance, I was so caught up in the moment that I decided I would try to run.  I initially didn’t tell … Continue reading

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Endurance Questions – Unanswered

Yes, I’m a slow runner.  And I’m proud of that.  Even though it takes me awhile to cross the finish line, I’m persistent enough (or bull-headed enough, if you ask my sisters) to get there. But, in spite of truly … Continue reading

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