Monthly Archives: August 2010
I Know What a Hypochondriac Is
After Saturday’s run in New Jersey, my knees didn’t feel better. Most importantly, my left knee. And though I thought it might be the same IT band issue the other knee had, it felt much different come Monday morning. I … Continue reading
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Muay Thai Training Fundraiser
Come out and support me, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and get an butt-kicking workout during my Muay Thai Training fundraiser September 8th @ Fort Greene Park, in Brooklyn. We’ll meet at the top of the hill, at the monument. … Continue reading
Filed under Fundraising, Training
Behind the Bush, Across the Bridge, Up the Hills
This is what 6:00 am looks like, in case you haven’t seen it in a while. We had to wake up especially early today to meet at Prospect Park and drive over to New Jersey for a run across the … Continue reading
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
It was a cold and rainy Sunday. But my team turned out as usual to take on Prospect Park for the Battle of Brooklyn. I was pretty excited to try out all my new gear: the sneakers, sports bra, and … Continue reading
Filed under Mission Moment, Race
You’ve Gotta Do What You Gotta Do
Yesterday I had to go to JackRabbit Sports to pick up my bib for Sunday’s race, The Battle of Brooklyn 10-miler. Everyone registered for the race got a 15% discount on all their goods (only 10% on electronics, of course). … Continue reading
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It Ain’t Pretty
I just got an email from a photography company that took a bunch of shots of me throughout the Bronx Half-Marathon and a video of me crossing the finish line. I’ll let you take a look but let me warn … Continue reading
Filed under Race, Revelations
Carb Loading, Going Nude, and a Runner’s Game
Saturday night was how every night before a race should go down. Teammate, Lauren, had a bunch of us over for dinner. We feasted on spaghetti, salad, bread, and seltzer water — an idyllic pre-race diner (although, Brian did sneak … Continue reading
I’d Like My 29th Candle Planted on a Big Red Apple
Last post today, I promise! But I can’t help myself! I just found via Road Runners that the next NYC Half-Marathon is on March 20th! That’s the day after my Birthday! Best way to begin the celebration of my last … Continue reading
My Latest Investment
Now that I’m all grown up, I like to call my purchases “investments,” because I’d like to think the things I spend money on now have long-term value. That, and it makes me feel better about spending my hard-earned greens. … Continue reading
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