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Category: TCSNYCmarathon

Two loops down!

Two loops down!
08 Aug
phyllis

Hey squad, Today was another long run and there was definite progress for me. I returned to Central Park to take on those hills again.  I was able to hang on for the first loop pretty well. This is a big improvement from two weeks ago. Miles 7-12 were a challenge, I took on Harlem […]

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Run Rest Repeat

Run Rest Repeat
02 Aug
phyllis

Hey squad, Run Rest Repeat.  That will be the schedule for this week.  I ran 5 miles today, I have 3 on the schedule for tomorrow, speed class on Tuesday night, Wednesday will be cross training and thankfully  Thursday  is a full rest day before we start all over again. Go team GO!!! I have to […]

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Success! A long run done

Success! A long run done
01 Aug
phyllis

Thanks to Amanda and her good advice on staying in the mile I am running and the mantra of ” stronger and stronger each mile” I had a great run. I purposely took it slow and added two new hills to help me get ready for the NYC marathon.  I need to do this more […]

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Challenges not obstacles

31 Jul
phyllis

                I have a very positive outlook on my running, when I talk about it to other people.  Its a different dialogue inside my head when I am running. Looking back on my year of running, I have steadily improved and did a half marathon, two 10ks and kept […]

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Podcasts are my jam

Podcasts are my jam
30 Jul
phyllis

I know I am late to adopting these “new” trend, but I am crazy for podcasts about running.  I have to thank the popular series Serial for opening my eyes to this rich informational depot. Here are the ones that I listen to regularly. Another mother runner -Dimity and Sarah (or SBS) have years of running […]

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