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My experience: Berlin Marathon
There are people who sometimes ask me how I can run a long race, especially a marathon. I reflect on how it feels to finish a race and how I felt after finishing the Berlin Marathon. I want to start with how I ended the Berlin marathon on September 25, 2016. As I crossed the…
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Friends with Benefits: How Running with a Partner Helps Your Results!
There are so many benefits to running with friends. Before I had friends or belonged to run groups of like interests I would only run alone. I never really timed myself properly, I didn’t push myself to go faster and there was no one making me feel accountable for my missed workout days. Having running…
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Finisher! DC Rock and Roll half
Running gives me an opportunity to be invincible. Runners are often faced with challenges on the run…snow, ice, rain, cold, hot, hills, etc. It’s not always exciting but we do it. When it’s over we get the sense that we can overcome more than just running a race. Those challenges prepare us for obstacles we…
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Shopping For New Running Sneakers?
Most running shoes can last up to 500 miles. Some can last up to 300 miles. Its good to find out your shoes life span when you buy them! Also keep track of your mileage so you know when it’s time to get a new one. Check your shoes cushioning occasionally. I think I am…