Category Archives: marathon

Today’s Numberz: 7 speedy miles in Sacramento

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

I used to travel a LOT for work. I’m fortunate to not have to do that anymore. But May has been filled with trips to points across the country for a particular project, and the logistics have made continuing my … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: A scramble to find my next 26.2

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

I’ve already achieved quite a few of my running goals for the year: PR and break 1:40 in a half marathon PR and break 3:50 in a full marathon Run my first 10k in more than 25 years (a late … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: 3 goals for the Rockford 10k

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Well, tomorrow’s the Rockford 10k as part of their marathon and half marathon series of races. And it will be my first 10k in more than 25 years. Looks like it’s going to be a little hot and humid, too. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: First 10K in more than 25 years

Posted on May 10, 2013 by

Having already broken my half marathon goal time for the year (sub 1:40) and having PR’d at the Illinois Marathon twelve days ago (3:47:02), my running motivation has been lacking. And my remaining race schedule is up in the air … Continue reading →

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The story behind the May Boston Magazine cover

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

I came across the following blog post and wanted to share. It blends my passion (running) with my profession (marketing and communications). It’s the story behind the cover of Boston Magazine’s May edition (pictured below) in the wake of the … Continue reading →

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An emotional week…

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

What an emotional week. In all things running, and so much more. Some incredible highs. Some incredible lows. It started with a PR at the Illinois Marathon on Saturday. Wednesday marked my three-year runniversary. Then Thursday was joyful, and horrible, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Numberz: 3-year runniversary and 3,378 miles

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

It’s official. Today’s my 3-year anniversary of starting to run and race as an adult (after doing some track and road races in grade school a loooong time ago). And Saturday’s Illinois Marathon PR was the perfect way to cap … Continue reading →

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