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Third from Last: My Marathon Story

October 23, 2017 eatfastrunslow

Post-Race GongThe moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here.  Welcome to the laughter, pain, and tears of my first marathon… Continue reading “Third from Last: My Marathon Story” →

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Eyes on the Prize

October 13, 2017 eatfastrunslow

eyes-on-the-prize.jpgEvery experienced marathoner will tell you the same thing about your first marathon:  just focus on finishing and have fun, DO NOT set goals.  So, here are my goals: Continue reading “Eyes on the Prize” →

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Humble Brag

October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 eatfastrunslow

humbleMy mind is an idealist, my brain is a realist, and my body is a wonderland. – Marissa (and a little John Mayer) Continue reading “Humble Brag” →

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I Ran 20 Miles So You Don’t Have To

September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 eatfastrunslow

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By now, you know that I’ve been dreading the 20-mile run since I started training.  I mean, 20 miles?  Who thinks that’s a good idea? Not me. Continue reading “I Ran 20 Miles So You Don’t Have To” →

Tagged 20 miles, 20-miler, back of the pack, eat fast run slow, first marathon, marathon training, slow runner1 Comment

Breaking Records and Taking Names

August 14, 2017August 14, 2017 eatfastrunslow

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Since training began six weeks ago, I’ve injured myself twice, gone through 25+ pounds of Epsom salt, had chafing in unmentionable places, and seem to be growing a bunion on my bunion.  Continue reading “Breaking Records and Taking Names” →

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I Am An Inspiration

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 eatfastrunslow

q5WmSGWSince deciding to run this marathon, I’ve told every human, animal, and mineral that I’ve come in contact with about it.  Several of them have called me an inspiration.  With great power comes great responsibility, or something. Continue reading “I Am An Inspiration” →

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Running on Fumes

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 eatfastrunslow

sleeping runnerAfter my 10-mile run on Saturday, I took a nap, ate lunch, then dozed off again.  Two naps in one day.  Uh-oh. Continue reading “Running on Fumes” →

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Has Running Made Me Boring?

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 eatfastrunslow

bored

Yes.  Yes, it has. Continue reading “Has Running Made Me Boring?” →

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What Have I Done?

June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 eatfastrunslow

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I just received my official marathon training plan.  Over the next four months, I’ll be running a total of 471 miles.  471 miles!  To put that in perspective, it’s almost 50% more miles than I’ve run in the past six months combined.  Continue reading “What Have I Done?” →

Tagged diet, eat fast run slow, first marathon, hill run, hills, marathon training, over the hill, slow runner, uphill2 Comments

(Sorta) Resting on My Laurels

June 13, 2017June 13, 2017 eatfastrunslow

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I am officially in between training programs.  Pardon me while I catch my breath. Continue reading “(Sorta) Resting on My Laurels” →

Tagged diet, eat fast run slow, first marathon, half marathon, healthy eating, hill run, hills, macros, marathon training, PRs, runner's diet, slow runnerLeave a comment

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