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No Longer A Grand Canyon Virgin
Friday afternoon I arrived in Tusayan, AZ to spend a weekend camping, running, and hiking with friends in the Grand Canyon – my very first trip. Â I have been struggling a lot for the last several months and in the days leading up to this adventure, I was dreading going. Â I had talked myself…
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Finding Progress Not Perfection…An Update on HR Monitor Training
As a recreational middle of the pack runner, I often question the validity of my running. Am I a real runner if I am not super fast?  Lots struggle with this question and my answer to anyone else  – “Of course you are a runner no matter how fast or how slow!!” To myself I am less…
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HR Monitor Training Requires Focus
Running according to my heart rate requires an intense amount of focus. Throughout the summer, I did every single run within an aerobic heart rate zone. This means that at the beginning of each run, I had to focus on starting slowly and building up my heart rate to the max level over about 10-15…
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The Beginning of My Running Story
In college, I ran a mile here and a mile there to keep the freshman 15 off. It worked for the most part. Leading up to my wedding, I ran a mile here and a mile there to fit into my dress. It definitely worked that time. After getting married, I ran a mile here and a…
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What is "Delicate" and Why You Should Embrace it
A friend posted a brainstorming question on Facebook: “What do you think of when you hear the word “delicate”? Â Answers came in along these lines: Handle with care Do not touch Lace and doilies Be gentle or you might break it The general theme was one of avoidance, fragility, and protection. Â This outcome gave me…