Category Archives: that feeling

Heritage Museum 5K

I ran another local 5K this morning – the Heritage Museum 5K in Val’p. 15 degrees cooler and no big hill in a race = 40 seconds faster and a PR!!! Lisa, my running partner, also ran.  She set a … Continue reading

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partner

I had several great running groups/partners before we moved.  The last 2 years here in FL have been some lonely running.  In 1 sense, I think it has made me a better runner.  Doing 12 and 14 miles on your … Continue reading

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a good run

I absolutely love the feel of finishing a good run – where I know that I ran hard and it felt GOOD. I took Friday and Saturday off, not out of choice but out of necessity.  I could have run … Continue reading

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mile repeats

I ran mile repeats with the team yesterday – I don’t believe I’ve done those since 1998! :)  I had forgotten how tough they are and how long a mile can seem.  The girls did 4; I did 3.  My … Continue reading

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back at it

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.  It felt SO GOOD to run yesterday!!!  I had jogged a bit a few times last week, but yesterday was my 1st real run.  The ankle felt good – a bit weak – but … Continue reading

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hill workout

This morning, I did hill repeats with my team. WOW. Hadn’t done that in 2 years! :)  It was harder than I thought and I ran slower than I hoped. But I’m just glad I finished!  It’s motivating for my … Continue reading

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I’m doing my 1st post-Cora race on Saturday.  It’s a 5 mile trail race. Should be fun.  I did my 1st post-Sarah road race about this same time – about 4 months after delivery.  I ran a local 5K in … Continue reading

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the week

I felt like a real runner this week. I still have a ways to go before I am in good shape – but this week I finally felt like I am getting there.  I ran 4 days this week, 16.66 miles total – … Continue reading

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As I’ve been getting back in shape, a hurtle I’ve wanted to clear is to run over 5 miles.  I finally did today – and overall, felt good.  I did feel like I was towing a truck behind me the last 1/2 … Continue reading

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