DIANA'S RUNNING & LIFE BLOG
Entries tagged "running"
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Running in a skirtYup -- I run in a skirt (and swim and bike in one too) and yup, I'm all of these things. #justsayin #justtri #runnerd ... more |
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No drop runsMost people are familiar with no drop runs. For those of you who aren't, it means no runner left behind. This is a great concept... more |
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Boston tragedyI'm still stunned by yesterday's bombings at the Boston Marathon. I'm heartbroken for the families who lost loved ones, and for those injured and maimed.... more |
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Change in race plansFour years ago, only months after I started running, I went with a friend to support her while she raced the Cherry Blossom (CUCB) 10... more |
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My love my R8 massage rollerAnyone who knows me knows that I love gadgets. Matter of fact one of my nicknames is Gadgetzilla. :) I was reading a magazine and... more |
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Beast ModeLose the off switch! Nuff said! ... more |
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Disney Marathon 2013My goal was to run a marathon in 2013. I achieved part of that goal...I ran in a marathon race in 2013. Am I dissapointed?... more |
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I did 19 miles todayWhen I saw the marathon training schedule for that my coach created for me several months ago I felt light headed when I saw a... more |
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I did 16 miles todayToday I did the longest distance I've ever done and I was faster than the 15 miler I did 2 weeks ago. I met my... more |
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Riding the IronGirl courseToday was the first day of a bike clinic put on through TriColumbia. We road part of the IronGirl (IG) course in Ellicott City, MD.... more |
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Slow down it's hot!The Washington, DC Metro area has been hot and humid for the last several weeks. My running group does track work outs on Mondays and... more |
First triathlon relayI did the Celebrating Heroes Triathlon 2012 relay as my first exposure to a triathlon (I did the run leg). Needless to say that I... more |
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Yesterday you said tomorrowSo are you going to say you're going to do it or are you going to do it? Choice is yours! Happy running! ... more |
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Don't give upI saw this picture on a various of Facebook friend profiles. I really love what is says and try to take it to heart. I... more |
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Frederick HalfPerfect racing weather for the Frederick Half Marathon AKA the Frederick Running Festival. Howver, I wasn't sure this one was going to happen. I figured... more |
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Bad day before a raceI've dealt with injury issues and lack of sleep before a race (never stopped me), but never a bad stomach. Everyone tells you to eat... more |
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MisFits Column articleI was fortunate to be interviewed for an article by Washington Post MisFits columnist Lenny Bernstein called "The challenges of exercising for some Muslim and... more |
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Matthew Henson Trail - 9 milesGreat long run on the Matthew Henson trail today. We did just over 9 miles, which was the goal. It wasn't pretty, but it's done.... more |
Encouraging Jewish Women AthletesI'm very passionate about helping women achieve their goals and live healthier lives. I particularly want to help Jewish women get more active. As such,... more |
Lake Needwood with Heather & Katie the super dogLong run with my friend Heather & Katie (her sweetie-pie doggie). Longest run since last summer. We walked the first .5 miles as a warm-up.... more |
Track intervals in the rainAwesome track workout in the pouring rain. Did 400s, 800s and multiple 100 sprints with walking breaks in between. Felt pretty good especially since I... more |
Pictures from Seattle runThis was my view from my run in Seattle this morning. It's Lake Union see from Dexter Street. Cool huh? I wouldn't mind seeing this... more |
My fastest run to dateThis was my best and fastest run, especially for this distance. I wish I had known I was so close to 5.5 miles, but I... more |
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Frederick Half route & elevationA friend of mine once told me that it's a good idea to get the race course's elevation so you'll know how to train for... more |
Coldest day of the yearThis was the coldest day & run of the year. It was about 20 degrees, but the wind was brutal! Windchill was 8 degrees -... more |
Fun lunch time runAwesome lunch time run. I always wanted to run on Old Georgetown Road. I started on the Bethesda Trolley Trail, which started out uphill so... more |
First run since 1/27/12My left Achilles and calves are feeling much better since I had deep tissue massage done on my glutes (apparently they were causing some of... more |
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My mojo's backWOOT! I've got my mojo back! I'm pretty stoked. I did 20 miles of all types of workouts in December (run, bike, walk), 10 of which... more |
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The numbers say it allI just got my DailyMile report for 2011. The results weren't too bad (including all sports), but when I looked at the total miles for... more |
Happy New YearGreat day for a run, although somehow I managed to be in a headwind in BOTH directions. LOL It was sunny and in the upper 40s,... more |
Run easy and get strongI've read a lot of books that say in order to run faster and get stronger you have to slow down. So I have been... more |
Life gets in the wayDo I still love to run? Yes! Am I committed to getting back on a regular running schedule? Yes! When will this happen? I don't know! Life gets... more |
Rebuilding a runnerSometimes you have to take two steps back in order to run one forward. And it's not a bad thing. Some people think they have... more |
Paying it forwardI ran my first race (a 5K) in June 2010. My friend Melanie Spring, an accomplished runner, was kind enough to train with me, offer... more |
Barefoot and Minimalist RunningI'm a big fan of barefoot/minimalist running; however my body mechanics are not strong enough to do either at this point. The good news is... more |
Mental training ramps upI just read a great quote:"You run the first half of a marathon with your legs – the second half with your heart.” ~Dean Karnazes The Team... more |
Less than 3 weeks to goFirst the great news. I exceeded my fund raising goal for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training! Thank you to all of my... more |
Countdown to my first half marathonGreat 7.12 mile run today – counting down to the Zooma Annapolis half marathon next month. There was a ton of hills which is good... more |
I ran the Cherry Blossom 10-mile race!Set a goal...achieve the goal. Sounds pretty simple, right? I had no concerns that I would finish today's Cherry Blossom 10-mile race. I had visualized myself... more |
Countdown to the Cherry Blossom 10-milerSo I'm in countdown mode until Sunday's Cherry Blossom 10-mile race. Am I nervous? Yes! Am I gonna finish? Absolutely!I've spent the last few weeks... more |
Don't overdo it while cross-trainingI've been cross-training to building my endurance. I hired a trainer and we've been working on strengthening my core and glutes, as well as my... more |
28 days and countingThe Cherry Blossom 10-miler is on April 3. That's approximately 28 days from today, which really isn't a lot of time considering my longest run... more |
Racing is now FundracingPeople who know me know that I love to race. Yes, I have been bitten hard by the racing bug. I get a sense of... more |
Ready for Running in 2011!Welcome to 2011. Now that my hip and foot are healthy, I started some serious training to get ready for the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler in... more |
ART treatment really worksMust runners have to confront injuries at one time or another. I guess now I'm a really runner now because I've had problems with my... more |
Getting back on trackI haven't lost my love of running, but I have lost some steam. First I had the problem with it being so dark in the... more |
Can't wait for the time changeI was so motivated during the summer, even with the high temps. I ran 3x per week without fail. But lately I can't get myself... more |
My First 10K Race is on 10-10-10After training hard all summer, my first 10K race is finally here. I'm running the Boo! Run for Life race on 10-10-10. I remember the... more |
Using a pedometer for runningMost people have a set training program that includes running and strength training. Smart people also include cross-training such as biking, swimming or similar activities.... more |
Conquered a 10K training run - FinallyI finally ran the 10K distance today!! AND I had a blast doing it. I wasn't sure I'd ever get to this distance.The last couple... more |
Can't wait for fall!It's been a very interesting summer considering I'm still fairly new to running. OK, so 10 months may not be so new, but in the... more |
BOMF: Good things happen to those who runGood things happen to those who run. If you're a runner, then you know this is true. Running improves fitness, longer life, sense of accomplishment,... more |
The Positives of Running for Government ContractorsWe all know that fitness is good for your body, your heart, your mind, yada, yada, yada. We've all heard it. And we know that... more |
I Want to Run, but I'm SickI've been on a training upswing the last couple of weeks. This past Sunday I went on one of my longest total runs. I was... more |
Boo! Run for LifeI met my first goal of running a 5K right after my 46 birthday. So, do I sit back an enjoy the accomplishment of finishing... more |
Run 10 miles? Are you kidding?I went running yesterday with a group of experienced runners that included marathoners, half-marathoners, tri-athletes, and me. How did a novice like me get into... more |
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