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DISCLAIMER-I know zombies aren't real.  However, I spent at least a year analyzing locations, weapons, and sharing my knowledge about how to be successful in the upcoming "apocalypse".  You quickly learn there are 2 types of people.  Those who will be saved, and those who won't.....

Running is contagious.  Corey's girlfriend went with us last December to watch us run a half marathon.  She's run a few 5Ks before, but this was the longest race she has watched.  Stephanie is a…

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It's been a while.  A long while.  Yesterday was the first day running outside in a looooong time.  This is blog worthy because the run felt GOOD! My running had really tapered off.  I hated it, didn't want to do it, so, I did the bare minimum.  I knew that to feel successful I needed patience, but mine really ran out.  The weight came, I got slower.  I got slower, didn't like to run...See the problem? I tried to trick myself into thinking that it was ok that I was slow, as long as I ran. …

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I have found that any mileage over 13, equates in me thinking crazy thoughts, laughing hysterically at myself, and then trying to share the hilarity with friends and family. Needless to say, they don't find the same event/observation/experience as funny as I do. I might get a polite chuckle, but the look in their eyes, the tone of their voice.... This week was a "rest" week in my Pittsburgh marathon training. (I'm doing my best as so not to re-live last year's whoopin'!!) I had on my schedule… Continue

This weekend marked my third marathon. Despite my living in Richmond for 9 years (!!!) I have never been able to run the marathon before...for many years I didn't know what I was missing, and last year I was injured. The course, support, and weather was fantastic. To me, this marathon was even more successful than my Boston qualifier. First, much of my family was able to join me in Richmond and find a running event that fit their needs. My sister and her husband ran the 8K and offered… Continue