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There’s a first time for everything…
I was chased by a lawn mower yesterday. Now, it’s not all that uncommon for me to be chased by something while running. I’ve been pursued by dogs, deer, opossum,…
Posted inMarathon
My life belongs to Ironman…
Do you ever feel like Ironman and triathlon training is taking over your life? This morning when I woke up, my husband asked me what was on tap for this…
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Oooww, that hurts (but it was totally worth it)
This morning when I woke up I could hardly move. Every muscle, tendon, and cell was screaming at me, competing for attention along with every inch of chaffed skin (and…
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Marathon Season
Fall has officially arrived and to many that means marathon season is here. I am assured of this as I prepare for one last jog before tomorrow’s big Chicago marathon.…
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What America Eats
Surveys concerning our nation’s nutritional shortfalls abound but I don’t need some randomized, controlled-trial survey to tell me what America eats. I already know because I run. I run in…
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Jenna:1, Pam: not so much
If you’re like me, when you hear that a friend, relative, nemesis, or even a complete stranger has competed in a sporting event, you get curious. You start to worry;…
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A Tribute
Any long-time runner can tell you that all running partners are unique. Some are simply perfect; everyone wants to run with them because they are entertaining and make the miles…
Posted inTravel Stories
Missing: Pager
This weekend while riding, a terrible event happened. I lost my pager. Yes, that’s right, I said pager. You probably thought those things no longer existed thanks to the advent…
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Eating Healthy Starts at Home
As a RD who loves to teach clients and culinary student how to cook more healthfully, I relish the fact that the kitchen (be it gourmet and granite-topped, commercial and…
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The Real Reasons Behind Running
Today for lunch, I had vegetables with a side of fries. That’s right, I said fries. Before I lose all credibility as a sports RD, let me tell you what…