#conradical Week in Review

50-51 miles 14-mile long run with Emily 90 minutes of hot yoga 5 AFDs Despite the fact that I still only logged half as many miles as a "normal" week, I do feel like I got my life back on track to a reasonable degree. As it turns out, barely running affords plenty of time for luxuries like stretching, core work and even yoga, all of which have been vigorously performed with the goal of zipping up my bridesmaid dress for Caitlin's wedding a mere two weeks from now. Though everything about it runs contrary to the objectives I just outlined, I will...

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Week in Review

55 miles 0 days off 4 days in Texas 2? AFDs I figured I'd hit somewhere around 40 this week and was surprised to add up the final tally. I didn't feel great at any point but that's to be expected thanks to a lingering cold and an uncharacteristic rock-star lifestyle. Next week I pledge to try to get my life back on track....

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The Running Event: Indie 5k

2-3 mile w/u + strides Target: win Actual: 5th place, 17:05 Results 3-4 mile c/d Total: ~10 miles If you've never been to The Running Event, it really is difficult to describe. I've heard it labeled the four most important days of the year in the running industry, which is debatable. One thing is certain, however; there's really no other event within the span of a year that brings together everyone involved in the business of running, from local independent retailers and their employees to brand reps to media outlets to elite runners. Hell, even...

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Week in Review

38ish miles 2 days off 4 days in NC 0 AFDs Epic life week. Horrific running week. Thank goodness that's as it should be right now. Have I mentioned I'm so glad I picked a mid-November marathon??...

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Caitlin's Bachelorette Weekend in Pictures

I'm surprising Caitlin at her bachelorette party! Rule #1: find a good hiding spot. This one wasn't quite right. Then my partner in crime found the perfect thing: a child-size (aka my size) stocking! This is me (plus three pillows) in "the sack." Caitlin arrived to open her present... ...and SURPRISE! Sweet lord, was it hot in there. A toast to the beautiful bride-to-be (and to me not suffocating). Because Saturday morning...

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