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Running is Hard

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September 23, 2011
One of the things I’ve needed to remind myself of post-injury is the fact that RUNNING IS HARD. Running HURTS. [blackbirdpie id=”87692933461061632″] Running HURTS. You will push yourself to the brink and then run a little further.  The funny thing about running is that it...
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Know Your Limits, But Don’t Get Discouraged

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September 15, 2011
Recently I caught an episode of the Extreme Makeover Weight Loss show. I don’t really watch those “Biggest Loser” type shows anymore for a lot of reasons but I watched a few episodes of this show. One in particular was about a guy who started...
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