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Thinking of running a half marathon, just do it!

Just Do It! Running My First Half Marathon

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Let me preface this post by saying, I’m not a “runner.” Yes, I trained for and had run in events, but my body isn’t your typical “runners body.” In fact, I’m overweight, and I crave junk food like a teenage kid. Not to mention, I’ve never learned to “love,” or even “like” for that matter, […]

AVON 39 Training Week 3

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This week started out a little hokey. While writing the dates on my training calendar Sunday evening, I realized that I was using the wrong one. Oh my goodness, was I relieved. I have been walking since November as a way to help lose the baby weight so I am no stranger to the endurance […]

AVON 39 Training Weeks 1 & 2

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I am combining week one and two because I started “officially” marathon training before I had completely convinced myself to join the AVON 39 The Walk to End Breast Cancer. But since I was training, I will count it. I have been debating which marathon training program to use since thinking about doing the AVON 39. […]