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There are always more races, but only one YOU!

December 4, 2012

My friend Ariel was running her first marathon this past November so she decided to take Mary the Bear with her!  She was originally going to run this past years Boston Marathon, but with the heat and her injury at the time, she made the smart decision to wait and find another marathon.  Which she did-Philly Marathon!  Here she is with Rocky ready to go run 26.2 miles!

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Categories: injury, Marathon, Mary the Bear, race recap, running


Restraint and Lentil Soup

February 21, 2012

I never thought it would be so difficult of me to NOT run.  I used to be the girl that HATED running so much that she quit track!

I am still recovering from my cold and hoping to shake this potential case of plantar fasciitis, so I know rest is the best remedy. However, it is so tough to restrain myself from running.  I want to run more than anything tonight but I decided to … [Continue reading]

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Categories: injury, recipes


Are you goofy?

December 15, 2011

My coworker said that I often remind him of Jess on “New Girl.”  I saw a couple of the episodes…and definitely could agree.

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The following story reminds me of when Jess and her crush went to a black Friday sale and then ended up dancing off singing a strange song…

But before I tell you the story, please play this YouTube video while you read the story…

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Categories: personal, running


Foam rolling your back

December 15, 2011

As I had mentioned in my BBY post, my back has been a little sore lately. I think from slouching and sitting at my desk all day.  My back has still been a little sore after yoga so I investigated some foam rolling.

Here is what I found!

Do you foam roll your back?

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