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Why Wednesday – Why I Wouldn’t Do Hood To Coast Again

posted by: Lisa Eirene

January 5, 2011

This post was really hard to write. I don’t want to be Debbie-Downer. However, I have very mixed emotions about Hood to Coast. Now that I’ve had about 4 months of distance from the event I think I can accurately form an opinion that isn’t...

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Challenge Your Mind

posted by: Lisa Eirene

October 26, 2010

(This part of the “Ask Me Anything” Series.) Becky asked: “I wish you would write about how to get over the mental barrier when running long distances like you did for Hood to Coast. I can manage the physical stuff, but making myself run for...