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Road Race Addictions and Pumpkin Garlic Knots

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

What do road races and pumpkin garlic knots have in common? They’re both terribly addicting. Really, I have a problem.  In the days leading up to every single race, I grumble about how much I’d rather have my money back … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Meet-Up: Nike Women’s Half Recap

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

This isn’t the story I was expecting to be telling you today.   I’d planned to tell you how I hadn’t done as well this race as I did my last half-marathon, but that it didn’t come as any surprise. … Continue reading →

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Staying Fit Between Races

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

Signing up for a race gives you a goal, and to reach that goal you’re likely going to follow a training plan.  Whether it’s a basic plan to help you build up your milage or a more advanced plan that … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Race Day Recap!

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

After four long months of marathon training, Saturday was finally race day.  As most of you probably know, after sustaining a foot injury that set me back in my training, I had to drop down to the half marathon.  I’ll … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 17

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

This weekend I did my final long run before the big race.  Had things gone as planned, I would have been in the final stretch: major tapering.  Indeed, I barely ran at all this week, opting for cycling classes instead.  … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 15

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I am afraid I do not have good news to report.  I was unable to run this week.  At all.  My foot hurt to walk on, so running was just out of the question.  It does seem to be improving, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 14

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I shifted my training schedule around a good bit this week since I spent the weekend up in New York for Alice’s bridal shower and knew I’d have Monday off to run.  I definitely overdid it with the cross training, … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 13

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I have to say that I’m feeling pretty empowered right now.  It’s kind of wild what your body will do if you ask it to.  It amazes me that I can ask my body to run 19 miles and it … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 12

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

I didn’t really think about running much this week, because honestly 13 miles feels like an off week at this point… nothing to stress out about.  Funny how that happens.  I remember that from last time around, but part of … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Marathon Meet-Up: Week 11

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Johanna Elsemore

My total milage for this week was terrible, but for good reason.  I’m surprised I even put in what I did with the Inauguration festivities (partying with Lady Gaga or getting up early to run 8 miles, you tell me?) and … Continue reading →

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