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The Bull City Racefest Spectator Race Report

Last Sunday was a super fun day because I got to be a part of the Bull City Racefest as a spectator (I prefer cheerleader) and coach.  My girls I’ve been coaching for the past 11 weeks completed the...

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Fall Race Roundup And A Trip to The NC Mountains

We’ve been talking about some great fall races around the Peak this month!  I wanted to finish out my fall race synopsis by mentioning two other races to consider next year.  The first is one I haven’t...

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Running Safety…the DARK and FOG

Turning the clocks back brings shorter days and NOT running all winter is NOT an option if you want to avoid being on the 5 o’clock news so let’s talk about running safely in the dark (and the fog...

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Basic Training In The Peak

I want to share one of my favorite non running workouts with you today…Basic Training with my friend Abby.  Abby was one of the first people I met when I moved here.  Whenever I would meet people they...

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A “Low Key” Turkey Trot and Umstead Run

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving!  I had a great week of food, family and RUNNING!  The last one was unexpected, but welcome in what I’ll say has been a long running slump (2 years really)...

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How To Make Speedwork Fun

Speedwork?!!!  FUN?!  I know you are thinking there is no way ever ever that this could be possible!  Well, it’s possible and I almost want to keep this my secret especially if you will be at any of my...

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Garmin, and FitBit and Phone App’s….OH MY!

I went running today and when I returned I checked the data on my Garmin (on the device itself and then more in depth on the computer…and then I compared it to Kimberly’s), the data on my FitBit...

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Marathon Massacre Relay 2016

What better way to spend a 20 degree Valentine’s Day than running a MARATHON as part of a four person relay team?!!  I mean maybe sleeping in, brunch, Bloody Mary’s or nothing would have been ok, but...

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My Fitness Meme Collection

I love a good meme!   I have more memes saved on my phone right now than pictures of my kids.  I will have whole text conversations in memes and I get way too excited when I have the perfect meme to...

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The Rock N Roll Raleigh 1/2 Marathon

This past weekend was the Rock N Roll Raleigh 1/2 Marathon and Marathon.  While I didn’t do this years race I did do last year and I loved it!  The course is hilly and challenging, but I love how the...

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