Hey New Mexico Runners! Color in Motion is hosting a 5k race in Albuquerque on August 3, 2013. You can participate as an individual, or a team in this hilarious get-color-plastered event. If you're looking for a reason to get some exercise and have fun with fellow runners, sign up and beat the August heat …
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Preparedness: Weeks to go move into single digits
Preparation. The word conjures up lists, planning, expectation, excitement, goals, and work. I think of this word in a few realms: athletics, academics, and, recently, to the imminent arrival of the baby I’ve been toting around inside of me for the last 31 weeks. Yep, that is correct: I am statistically 75% of the way …
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Planning Reality, or, Planning vs. Reality
As I write this, I look to the last few years and see my running goals laid out behind me in a nice, steady progression. My goals for the 2012 “Olympic year” were to compete in the US women's marathon and track & field Olympic Trials. I had spent the last four years planning this, …