Tag Archives: NYC Marathon

The power of running … and the running community

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

Running equals sneakers plus putting one foot in front of the other. Period. Or I suppose some people might even eliminate the sneakers. The point is that it’s the easiest possible physical activity to get started with. At least in … Continue reading →

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You’re never too old to have a new goal … right?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by

One thing I learned from my experiences in taking up running late in life is that you can do pretty well everything everyone younger than you can do, but not necessarily at the same pace. Running programs are finally starting to … Continue reading →

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SuperStorm Sandy trumps other plans

Posted on October 30, 2012 by

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 →

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NYC marathon, once upon a time…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

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 →

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Beware those tempting marathon lotteries, you might just “win”

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

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 →

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