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Running

Eight Miles

by Runner Susan on July 30, 2011

in Running,Training Runs

So P and I got eight miles in this morning. Eight great miles I might add – except for part we ran through a plume of bad air near the Fuller Gas Wells. But geesh, only one stinky plume seems like a blessing these days . . . we usually hit 3 or more plumes. [...]

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Let’s get this over with – spank me.

by Runner Susan on July 21, 2011

in Family,Garden,Running

I’ve been avoiding this too long. So, I’m bulleting. Get over it. I did P90X for about 2 weeks and then went on vacation to Indiana. In Lafayette, Indiana the plan was that Amy and I would do P90 every day. Um, that didn’t happen. What did happen was a whole lot of drinking margaritas [...]

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Because I don’t have a life . . .

by Runner Susan on June 2, 2011

in Garden,Home,Running

all the May garden photos. Get the flash player here: http://www.adobe.com/flashplayer

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2011 Cowtown Marathon

by Runner Susan on March 3, 2011

in Marathons,Race Reports,Running

The first marathon I’ve run since Chicago 2008. I can’t believe so many years have gone by since I’ve run a marathon. I was on a roll for a while – 1-2 marathons per year since 2004. Then I crapped out. This was probably the toughest marathon I’ve ever run.  It was hilly, humid, hot [...]

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Back to our regularly scheduled program

by Runner Susan on February 8, 2011

in Family,Marathons,Running

My Grandmother died on January 26th – almost two weeks after I arrived in Indiana to be with her. Watching her die was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but it was an honor to with her until the end. Rest in peace, Grandma. I will miss you. It was terribly cold and [...]

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Speed work was not so kind

by Runner Susan on January 12, 2011

in Blisters,Running

to my blister. 400s and 200s took their toll, but I got them done! I’ve got it tapped up nicely and stuffed into a compression sock. I’m sure I’ll be good as new by tomorrow.

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