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A week after my 2nd marathon in three weeks last November I was searching for my first race of 2012, the ING Miami Half Marathon.  I had planned to go to Miami with my brother to run this half, but due to other work issues I will be going solo to...

My final post from last week was about my current motivation level and the suggestion that I had from a fellow runner to list the ten things I loved about running to help. I did and it definitely helped, it made me remember why I love running and...

Have you ever stood in front of the granola and/or energy bar aisle in a grocery store trying to figure out how on earth to choose?  Although I have my go-to bars, I often stand in this aisle for more time than I’m willing to admit. How is it...

I was recently interviewed for a running piece on training (or not training) during pregnancy… and it got me thinking. I started to realize the similarities between women who become pregnant and therefore may have to adapt their running...

Well it appears that my running blues have continued.  To be honest, I am over being this lame.  It seems many of my recent posts are about motivation- how to stay motivated, why I am not motivated.  All of this means what?  I’ll tell you...

After taking a bit of a hiatus from nerdy, science-focused posts the past few weeks it is time to jump back in. Are you all ready? Today I want to share with all of you some information I recently came across. A friend of mine (Megan Sexton, MS and...

My pup is growing up quickly.  She is getting bigger by the day and I am very excited to start running with Shea.  Recently I’ve taken her on very short runs, actually they aren’t really runs more of a few blocks of jogging.  She is...

How about those New York football Giants.  I mean, what more can you say other than wow.  Not sure how many of my readers are fans of pro football but this past weekend was very exciting for football.  Did anyone see the Saints/Niners game? ...

Last night I was tweeting with someone about the Miami half marathon and about the training.  This person, like me, had commented about their training and not feeling like they are in the best shape.  My fitness is not where it should be with only...