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How Do You Keep Focused on Training after Your First Big Race?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

You train, hyper-focus and expend all of your energy on one goal for three months – then you make it happen. It is natural to lose interest afterwards. The newness has worn off; the excitement isn’t there anymore. Every run … Continue reading →

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A Thank You Letter

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Dear volunteers, spectators, fellow runners and race organizers: You “Rocked” it. This is a big thank you letter to everyone who supported the ING Rock ‘n Roll Philadelphia Half-Marathon on September 19th; Thank you for all you did to make … Continue reading →

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The Role of Post-Workout Massages

Posted on August 18, 2010 by
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Me vs. Food

Posted on August 11, 2010 by

My diet has been a struggle since I knew what the word diet was. I have an insatiable sweet tooth, and a penchant for happy hours: two major pound-packers. Worse, for years, I thought pasta and bread with olive oil … Continue reading →

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What is your biggest obstacle during a run?

Posted on July 15, 2010 by
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A Jersey Run

Posted on June 26, 2010 by

Today I planned a short, efficient run and listened to Bruce Springsteen along the way. Suddenly, mid-run, “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” popped up on my Bruce list. Rather than skip it – I have a staunch rule against … Continue reading →

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How you can find the right running shoe

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

Do you have flat feet?  You could be over-pronating when you run. Are your arches abnormally high? You might be under-pronating.  Through the experience of researching running shoes, and going to a specialty running store, I’m here to share what … Continue reading →

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The13thMile Blog and Twitter Start!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

The thought of running a half marathon is terrifying to me. I know it shouldn’t be – it’s not like it’s a full marathon – but 13 miles seems like an impossible feat. I love running 5K’s because they were … Continue reading →

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