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The Boston Marathon, two months later…

Posted on June 22, 2008 by

Because why pack when you can blog?! For all you who asked about the Boston Marathon at the BBQ today, this is all you really need to know. (Damn you, Kate Hudson. Why am I not a small tiny blond … Continue reading →

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Seriously

Posted on April 14, 2007 by

This is not a weather OR dating-related post. Over both. I think I have a pretty high tolerance for craziness (reference entire blog, particularly trip to Lake Placid 2006). And I know that in the grand scheme of life, all … Continue reading →

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In redneck parlance….

Posted on April 12, 2007 by

I’m pretty sure this means “you are all f*cked”: Wednesday, April 11 – As the Boston Athletic Association continues to make preparations for Monday’s Boston Marathon, we are monitoring the upcoming weather conditions forecast for this area. Based on the … Continue reading →

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Rain, rain, go away

Posted on April 11, 2007 by

This is seriously going to mess up my outfit! http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/USMA0046?dayNum=5 But since I’ve already run a marathon in the pouring rain, I guess I can tough it out…just gotta remember to bring the trash bags.

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Richmond Marathon in 79-degree heat

Posted on November 14, 2006 by
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20 mile run, ends with court appearance

Posted on October 29, 2006 by

Well, shit. I’m in Virginia, for a family reunion, departing for 12 days in Europe tomorrow. On the way home, I’ll swing by Richmond and run a marathon, then fly back to California (in case you’re wondering, this is as … Continue reading →

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Ironman USA race report – it’s LONG!

Posted on August 1, 2006 by

Those of you who read my 2004 race report from Ironman Canada know that with pictures, it was 14 pages long. The events leading up to the start of Ironman USA were so absurd (and unanticipated) that it took me … Continue reading →

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throwing punches in golden gate park

Posted on February 8, 2006 by

Busy week, capped off by the Kaiser Half Marathon on Superbowl Sunday. For some reason I was unusually stressed out about this race. I think because I’d set a pr there last year, I had some sort of expectation already … Continue reading →

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NYC marathon – like running in an oven

Posted on November 7, 2005 by

What I learned: Training is a good thing. Heat is a bad thing. Starting in the front is really cool. In a pinch, salt packets taste pretty good. EZ laces can be dangerous. The NYC marathon the second time around … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 31, 2004 by

Meant to get up at 7 to clean my bike, but didn’t make it out of bed until 8. Marissa made it over by 9, and we loaded the car, made some last minute stops, and hit the road by … Continue reading →

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