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Category: Marathon Journey

Porto Marathon – I did it!

If you want to win something, run 100 meters. If you want to experience something, run a marathon. Emil Zatopek (Olympic Champion) I Made It! 3:59:50—just under 4 hours! Crossing that finish line was one of the most painful yet fantastic moments I’ve had. My internal goal was to finish under 3:45, but I always said I’d be happy with anything under 4 hours. Knowing I pushed through to meet

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Marathon Journey: Almost there!

It’s very hard in the beginning to understand that the whole idea is not to beat the other runners. Eventually you learn that the competition is against the little voice inside you that wants you to quit. George Sheehan Tweet It’s been a fun 2 weeks leading up to the marathon with runs in LA, Boston, NY and Porto!  and some fun time with my kids in Boston! I ended

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Marathon Journey: 7 weeks in

The benefits and opportunities of running are available to anyone. You don’t have to be born a natural athlete, and you don’t have to be uniquely gifted. A life-shaping experience is there for the taking, waiting right outside your door. Donald Buraglio and Michael Dove I’m enjoying the journey! I love that there aren’t too many long runs needed, so hopefully, my knees will be okay. I am a big

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Marathon Journey: 4 weeks in

  As I reflect on my first four weeks of training, I’m feeling pretty good—although the long runs are mainly coming up over the next few weeks! I got lucky this last week as I had an IV on Monday for Osteoporosis, and I wasn’t warned how bad I would feel for the next 2-3 days. I tried running on Tuesday as normal and couldn’t make it more than half

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I Said I’d Never Run a Marathon, But I Decided I’m Doing One

Running a marathon wasn’t something I had planned for. I’ve spent the last few years running half marathons and Olympic triathlons. But shoulder issues have put triathlons on hold. I recently ran one of my fastest half marathons during a regular Saturday run, which sparked an idea—why not take on a marathon? Just three weeks ago, I made the decision to go for it and signed up for a race

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