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• Running and Remembering

  

  Thank you so much for everyone who got out and ran in memory of Sherry today. Although the Boulder run was really small, I know hundreds of you were running... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Injured Runner’s Creed

  No, I am not injured right now. Yes, many of you are. And, it sucks. If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I get it. I’ve been there several... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Run For a Purpose This Weekend

  

  This weekend is the 2nd Annual Virtual Run for Sherry (Saturday at 9am MST). Print your bib, put on your shoes and go. If you have a run or race already planned... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Ways I Am “Bad” and So What?

  

  Do you do things that are “bad” for you or are considered “not following the rules?” “Bad” is a subjective term. To some people having a meth lab and being... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Deal Ever and Mantras

  

  The best deal in Colorado running history is happening today only – and I just signed up. You can run the Georgetown to Idaho Springs Half Marathon (August 10,... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• I Can’t Believe I Ate That

  

  Yesterday I did a trail run with a friend who I’ve just started running with in the past few months. I knew the day would come when I’d have to break it to her... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Things That Annoy Me About Running

  

  Just like no one is perfect (not even Kate Middleton – hello barfing Dutchess!), no activity is perfect either. This includes running. Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 2nd Annual Virtual Run for Sherry

  

  Be Safe. Run On. Gretchen Rubin says, “The days are long, but the years are short.” This year has zipped by in all of its busy-ness and routine, but some days... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 10 Favorite Things In the Middle of Freaking Winter

  

  1. Favorite Thing to Look Forward To – Ocean Coral Hotel Turquesa, Mexico, in late March. Hope the beach is that empty. 2. Favorite New Marathon Training Plan... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Vertical Miles

  

  Yesterday Jill and I went on a leisurely trail run: She wanted to get in some “vertical” miles (aka ball busting climbs), so we chose Walker Ranch outside of... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 111 Push Ups–Done! (video)

  

  It sounded like a good idea at the time. Now I know it was stupid. Asinine. Check out what went on at the Shut Up and Run Facebook page today (we have a lot of... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Who Do You Pick?

  

  I’ve never had a personal trainer or coach. I often wonder what it would be like to hand over my fitness potential to someone really skilled who would push me,... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• 5 Ways to Stop Beating Up Your Running Self

  

  Most of the time not only are we our own worst enemies, but we are our own worst critics. I read somewhere recently that almost everyone suffers from the “not... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Exercise Vomit

  

  Here is my exercise vomit for the week (so far). If you don’t know what that means, exercise vomit is when when someone feels the need write down the... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Secrets To Your Kick-Ass Marathon Training Plan

  

  It seems like forever since I’ve trained for a marathon. It feels so amazingly good to be back. When I got sidelined back in October 2010 with a femoral stress... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The 6 Most Important Treadmill Rules

  

  Yesterday I did not have it in me to run outside. Before you start calling me a pussy, you must understand I am not afraid of the cold – in fact, I kind of... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Today I Got Stuck

  

  Ever tried acupuncture? Today was my day. My back has been tight for awhile now, it comes and goes, but mostly comes. My hamstring still tightens up sometimes... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• My New Boyfriend, Alex

  

  Today was one of those days I definitely needed a little more of an ass kicking to get out the door for a run (but, it was cold and icy!). Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• Fitness Clothes Delivered to Your Doorstep: PV Body Review

  

  Do you like new running/yoga/fitness clothes? Uh, yeah. Duh. I might have a problem. Do you like surprises? Just the fun kind. Not the kind where a stranger is... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS

• The Best Admission I’ve Ever Heard

  We all need role models. Those people who unabashedly tell the truth and throw caution and self consciousness to the wind, even when they might have something t... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 ATHLETICS, FITNESS