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Category: TCSNYCmarathon

In case you are wondering…

In case you are wondering…
08 Nov
phyllis

Hey Squad, I am a 2015 finisher of the New York City Marathon! Yes, it’s true. It has been a week and I am still processing it all. I told myself that my goal was to finish injury free and around 5 hours. I was so close until mile 18 when I slipped on a […]

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A week went by…

A week went by…
20 Sep
phyllis

Hey squad, Last Sunday was the best day. I ran with Laura a half marathon in Westerly, RI. We had a good day.  The best part was Pamela officially ran her first 5K. We all are rocking our medals! This Sunday was not so fun. I ran 11 miles and I felt every step. My legs […]

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Running and training, what else is there ?

Running and training, what else is there ?
06 Sep
phyllis

Hey Squad, Awesome week of training behind me and I am happy to report all ten toes are healing up.  They never bother me when I run, its just when I try and wear regular shoes its a problem.  I am just going to lean into this and wear nothing but sneakers until the marathon. […]

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These little piggies.

These little piggies.
01 Sep
phyllis

Hey Squad, This weekend, I was playing a game of This Little Piggy with my youngest grandson’s toes. He giggled and pulled his feet away because they are so ticklish. It’s adorable seeing him anticipate the “all the way home” to his chin. This is the exact opposite experience for my piggies. They are taking […]

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Run, sleep, work, run, sleep, run …

Run, sleep, work, run, sleep, run …
30 Aug
phyllis

Hey Squad,             I have not had a chance to update you this week. I can sum it up in one word for you. Groundbreaking. I ran more miles in one week than I ever had- 35 miles . I touched my target pace 10:41 and I felt great during […]

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