If It Looks Like Marathon Training...

3/3-3/9: 98 miles 4 doubles 3 workouts 20.5 mile-long run 2/24-3/2 82 miles 4 doubles 2 workouts 19-mile long run If last week represented my first tentative steps onto the big-girl diving board, then this week was the headfirst plunge into the mileage abyss. Not only did I complete three workouts (well, one of those was a mini-workout--more on that in a minute) and a 20+ mile long run, but I actually felt strong and healthy and pretty darn good the entire week. The week started out strong (and chilly) bright and early on Tuesday morning with...

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Being a Runner is Funner with Friends

This entry could've more boringly been titled "February in Review." (Yes, that's how far I've fallen with my blogging; I now find it totally acceptable to lump an entire month into one succinct entry.) But I do love me some alliteration AND assonance (God bless my freshman English teacher), and more importantly I really do feel like the opportunities I've had to run and workout with other people comprise the only legitimate training I can claim for...

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