Tag: Marathon
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The Week After
The week after the marathon, I was hoping to get back into training, though I underestimated the residual stress and gave myself too much to try and do. This was compounded by the first real week back at work and the week before I travel for work. I gained a bit of weight, but I…
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Feeling Human Again
The marathon was tough on my body. This was not a surprise though I found it harder to get out and do things than I had planned. After a big event like this, I generally like to at least get out and swim, but I wasn’t feeling it.
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Everything Hurts and I’m Hungry
Yesterday was the day, it took me all day, but I kept going and put out the work I needed to complete a marathon in one go. It wasn’t fast, it wasn’t pretty, but it’s in the bag. No more putting a mental asterisk on that 26.2 sticker…
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Volunteering at Inaugural Phoenix Marathon
I just finished volunteering at the inaugural Phoenix Marathon. It was very inspirational and a great experience, I am really glad I decided to participate. I have run in several events, but only have volunteered in a couple. I anticipate volunteering much more, my goal is to volunteer at least as much as I race.…