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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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Preparation and Hypochondria

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August 21, 2011
The day before the big day. All week long I felt off. I had the pre-race jitters. The hypochondria. The “oh my god am I getting sick?” worries. The “I know I’m injured” meltdowns. Which is typical for me during taper week. It’s such the...
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