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Shut Up + Run
http://www.shutupandrun.net/
An irreverent, humorous and candid chronicle of marathon and triathlon training adventures.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 697 )
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Do Runners Need to Shut Up About Their Running?
I don’t know if any of you caught Jimmy Kimmel the other night (I didn’t. I had already been asleep for five hours). He said, “Did you know it's illegal to run ... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I Ran 16 Miles and Hated/Loved It
I’m pretty convinced that if we wait until we really FEEL like doing something, very little would ever get done. Well, maybe lots of potato chips would get... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Things That Make Me Go “WTF?”
Do you ever have days when stuff happens that you just don’t understand? They’re not necessarily bad or negative things (well, maybe kinda), but that stuff... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Placebo Or Legit?
August 22, 2010 and I had just finished running 21 miles and 2,600 feet of elevation gain on trails through the Rocky Mountains. Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
2013 Race Plans and Advice Needed!
I’ve been working on planning out my life lately. Well, at least the next six months. When I say “planning” what I mean is picking all the fun things I want to... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Stuff I Do When I Train for a Marathon
I think my body is finally adjusting to marathon training. Even though I was in decent shape when I started “official” training three weeks ago, my body was... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
One Key to Happily Ever After
When you get married or start a long term committed relationship, you don’t always know what you’re going to get. What I mean by that is – as we get older,... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Make Your Wish Lists Come True {Sweet Relish Site Review}
I don’t know how it goes around your house, but every time Christmas or my birthday crops up, everyone starts asking, “So, what is it you want?” For some reason... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
11 Reasons You Might Be Running Slower Than You Used To
Yesterday was a 7 mile run with 5 miles at tempo pace. This was the first day in MONTHS I’ve been able to actually run in shorts since it was a balmy 44... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Amy’s Half Century Marathon Race Report
Today I ran a half marathon (+ 1 mile). There were no timing chips, no volunteers, no porta potties, but there were shirts: …and, a make shift aid station :... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
How a Tampon Can Save Your Life + Other Uses For Everyday Items
When I was checking out at the grocery store today the cashier commented on my orange juice. “Did you know you can use this container to water your flowers with... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Why Those Who Start Running Don’t Stop
For some reason today I was trying to remember my earliest memory of running. I don’t mean running while playing freeze tag or Ghost in the Graveyard when I... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
WIRP: Week In Random Pictures
Please tell me I am not the only one who has random pictures on their phone. Just a bunch of boring stuff from the week. It’s a snow day here – I have nothing... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
What I Won’t Be Doing On My 46th Birthday
Running 46 miles. Some bloggers run the number of miles that they turn on their birthday. Impressive for sure. But, if I did that I would run right into my grav... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Give Me Five (+ What NOT To Say To Flat Chested Women)
I’ve long been a card carrying (shirt carrying?) member of this club: I wore this shirt proudly in middle school, and my mom even gave me a spin-off of this... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
10 Things I Learned The Hard Way As A Runner
When I started running four years ago I literally had no clue about anything related to running. Fueling, paces, gear, training were all unknowns to me. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
Tell Me About Your Dog
Dog shopping like any kind of shopping has become completely overwhelming. I can hardly decide on shampoo (moisturizing, triple volume, infused with Moroccan... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
I Bet You Didn’t Know That Song Was On My iPod
I do not know why I was so psyched out about this. I look happy here – at the gym at 5:30 a.m. this morning getting ready to do a tempo run. I am faking it. I... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
“Hey Garmin, You Are Not the Boss Of Me”
Are you a slave to your Garmin? Do you let is boss you around? Do you believe everything it tells you? Have you ever had the experience of feeling really good o... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS -
7 Time Management Tips to Survive Marathon Training
Marathon training starts today. Yes, I look like an old hag because I just got out of the shower, no make up, air dried hair. Au naturel baby! What? Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS