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Tag Archives: New York City
The gift of running, an inclusive activity
Yesterday was my first day of running outside since the Chicago Marathon three months ago. After a few short, slow re-entry sessions on the treadmill at the gym last week, I donned my winter running kit and headed out for … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged accessibility, autism, Casey Revman, CF, cystic fibrosis, disabilities, Emily Schaller, empowerment, inclusion, inspiration, learning disabilities, marathons, motivation, New York City, Oscar Pistorius, prosthetics, Runner's World, running, self-accomplishment, TSC, visual impairment
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SuperStorm Sandy trumps other plans
It’s impossible for me to blog about personal goal-setting or concerns about food safety and agri-business while the impact of Sandy’s wrath on the U.S. east coast is still unfolding. The storm – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of 2 storms along with … Continue reading
Posted in Running, Travel
Tagged business, economic impact, Hurricane Sandy, marathons, New York City, NYC Marathon, planning, running, storm recovery, storms, travel, weather
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NYC marathon, once upon a time…
After having had to cancel my spot in 2010, in February 2011 I claimed my guaranteed registration in the 2011 NYC marathon. Training began soon afterwards. Well, it began in a fashion. My husband, my brother, and I all signed up to run … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged marathons, New York City, NYC Marathon, old runners, older runners, runner's high, running, training, travel, treadmills
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Beware those tempting marathon lotteries, you might just “win”
Be warned, the high one feels when completing one’s first half marathon can be a dangerous thing. For a while, everything seems possible, especially the opportunity to repeat the feeling. Of course, the desire to repeat the feeling doesn’t include … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged half-marathons, marathons, New York City, NYC Marathon, NYC Marathon lottery, runner's high, running
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St. Patrick’s Day, NYC, and running
Our annual St. Patrick’s Day snow, which came a few days early this year, has been dealt a mighty blow by our very own St. Patrick’s Day miracle. Yesterday marked the first of what is supposed to be a week … Continue reading
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Tagged New York City, old runners, older runners, running, spring, St. Patrick's Day, travel
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