Category Archives: Running

Take a deep breath, and run

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jessica

I am not a Boston qualifier, nor will I ever be.  I have accepted that fact in my life.  However I believe there are 2 routes that will allow me to fulfill my dream of running this epic race: As … Continue reading →

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9 excuses I have used to get out of my long run

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Jessica

We all have them, days that running is the last thing you want to do.  I bet even Kara Goucher does it.  Of course she probably has a real excuse and not made up ones.  Wait it is her job … Continue reading →

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Maybe this time will be different

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jessica

I am a goal kinda person.  Someone once remarked how much self discipline I have.  Apparently they have never seen me stare down a hot fudge brownie sundae.  The truth is, with no goal I am rudderless  letting the waves … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon running, Disney Style

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jessica

Running a runDisney event is an experience.  The races are crowded, the expo is insane and you never stop so much on a race course intentionally.  Grown women, and men, dress up as their favorite prince, princess, or character from … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we just need to rest

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jessica

No matter how long I have run, strength trained, or done cardio every once in a while my body just hurts.  For the past 2 months I have been training for a half marathon and before that I had trained … Continue reading →

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What is the white stuff?

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jessica

The inevitable has happened.  I tried to deny it as long as I could, but it was pretty hard to ignore this morning.  Literally, it was in my face.  Snow that is. Yes, it is November in Cleveland, and since … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we need a little Inspiration

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jessica

I just finished my 5th half marathon on Sunday.  I didn’t PR, but I did accomplish my race goal of feeling strong through the finish. Kinda.  I at least never once swore I would never run that far again. It was … Continue reading →

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Dream Run

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jessica

Do you have a dream run?  A race that you come across at every Expo that just screams you. must. RUN THIS RACE.  Oftentimes this voice is strongest when the race is near the ocean or at some exotic locale. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Fall Run

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jessica

I thought today was going to be one of those days.  I woke up with a mess to clean due to the cat and her new found interest in everything outside.  The kids were exhausted from a busy weekend and … Continue reading →

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Why I run

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Jessica

I wrote this post at the beginning of the summer when Another Mother Runner was featuring running stories.  My post wasn’t picked, but this week it has helped me keep things in perspective.  Why do you run? I like to … Continue reading →

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