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That’s so crazy!

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Have you ever been running along at a race, minding your own business, and then seen something that made you do a double take! That's our topic today on Tuesdays on the Run: Bizarre things seen on the run or at races. Here are some of the random things I've seen (sorry for very few pictures. I never had my phone out when I race...) A joggler, aka running juggler. There's a local one who beats me regularly at races. A runner dribbling a basketball while he was running. A dude in a thong and running shoes at Ragnar. Random full body costumes - bananas, gorillas, superheroes, men dressed in drag... But the best, out of the ordinary, thing I ever saw during a race? And people wonder why I want to run the Marine Corps … [Read more...]

Want to run the Marine Corps Marathon? Here’s how…

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Known as the People's Marathon, the Marine Corps Marathon does not take place until late October, 30 October in 2016. But despite that, it's time to start thinking about running this iconic race. I firmly believe it's one of the best marathons out there, especially for first time marathoners. Every year I struggle with the decision to make this my fall A race or not. Don't believe me? Here are the five reasons I think you should run it. Got you convinced? OK, now you need to get in and Option 1 for entering the Marine Corps Marathon is taking happening today at noon! Option 1: Register for (and finish) the 17.75K race. Registration takes place at noon today and the lucky entrants will be allowed to run the race on April 2. Registration … [Read more...]

It’s a perfect day for a coffee date!

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Happy Saturday! I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee, wondering if there is actually enough coffee in the world to get me through the day.  It feels like it's been raining for years. I know it hasn't and I know we need at least some of this rain, but I don't do well with multiple grey and wet days in a row. Anyways, I'm joining up with my friends Deborah, Coco, and Lynda for a virtual coffee date. If we were having coffee, I'd tell you that instead of running Ragnar Relay, I spent my evening in my nice warm house drinking a pumpkin beer and baking for a recipe post on Monday. While I was a little (tiny) bit sad not to be out with my team, beer and donuts are not such a bad way to spend an evening. … [Read more...]

Throwback Thursday: Marine Corps Marathon

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This weekend is the 38th Marine Corps Marathon. 5 years ago, I ran it as my first marathon.  It was an amazing experience! My decision to run a marathon was not a long thought out one.  Instead, it was the result of an off the cuff remark to a friend.  But once it was out there, I realized I really wanted to do it.  I wasn't a distance runner at that point.  I'd run the Army 10 Miler once (and hadn't been able to walk for days.)  But I put in the time and the training and did it. It's an accomplishment I'll always be proud of.  I have no desire (at this point) to run a 3rd marathon, but the Marine Corps Marathon was such an amazing experience that I get nostalgic and wish I was running. (Here are my very long recaps (yes … [Read more...]