Category: running
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CRAW Region 6 Week 3 – Still Going
Monday, workout, 30 minutes, 3.62 miles, spin bike, 21.2 miles, 1.55 miles walkingToday would have been the perfect day for my treadmill which is unfortunately not working again. (The part just shipped!) Instead, I headed out as soon as I got home to squeeze in as many miles before dark as I could. I probably…
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CRAW Region 6 Week 2 – Slowing Down a Little
Monday, 70 minutes, 7.73 miles, spin bike, 20 milesMom and I got to run together since we both had the day off. I love Monday runs. My legs feel so fresh and solid. They did not disappoint today. Although I would have loved for the temps to have dropped just a few degrees more so…
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Practically Race-less
In years past, my wallet cried after seeing how many races I registered for, figuratively speaking. Obviously, as everyone knows, 2020 changed the landscape of life significantly, including running goals and running in general. I started last year with some big goals written on my bathroom mirror, namely a sub 3:45 marathon at Atlanta so…
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CRAW Region 6 Week 1 – Running out of Time
Monday, 69 minutes, 7.93 miles, spin bike, 7.9 milesI talked myself out of running the time trial on the track at school even though the predicted rain held off. I think a large part of me fears my results or at least results that will show that I’ve lost more speed than I want too.…
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CRAW Region 5 Week 2 – Worlds Collide
Monday, 68 minutes, 7.87 miles, spin bike, 12 miles, .65 miles walkingI felt really strong on this run. The form felt great. I made sure to pay attention to my body as I run, something I’m trying to work in more after reading “Peak” and learning about intentional practice. The ride felt pretty good too.…
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CRAW Region 5 Week 1 – This Will Be Quick
Monday, 67 minutes, 7.48 miles, spin bike, 20 miles, (1.49 miles walking)I felt really strong on the run with Mom. It has been a long time since I have not had a long run. I also felt great on the hills, loved it so much. I did not feel as great on the bike. My…
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Jingle Jingle 5k 2020
Race #1855k #582020 Race #5Jingle Jingle 5k #6 Mom and I finished out our year with our relatively new tradition of running this Christmas Eve race. We did not register until a couple weeks prior, after reading about their Covid protocols and feeling assured that they would do this right. Normally we pick up the…
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CRAW Region 4 Week 3 – Cycle Away
Monday, 65 minutes, 7.60 miles, 30 minute ride, 9.00 milesWork stuff made a good workout necessary; I definitely got it today. The run felt solid. I ran at home on the treadmill to take it easy on my left quad/knee as a just in case. I also ended up with great running motivation to watch.…
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CRAW Region 4 Week 2 – All the Miles
Monday, 64 minutes, 7.37 miles, 25 min ride, 7.74 miles (.54 miles walking)I felt super solid on the treadmill for this run. I felt like I could go forever, at least for the first several miles. I started to feel some of the soreness from Saturday’s trek up the mountain but my stride still felt…
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Paris Mountain Road Race 20k – Race Recap
Race #18420k #42020 Race #4Paris Mountain Road Race #6 I signed both Mom and I up for this when I saw that this race would be held in person with adequate precautions, before heading to Hartness and experiencing their lackluster enforcement of their “precautions.” Throughout the three weeks between, I wavered on whether to DNS…