Category Archives: What I Learned Today

Revelations that develop randomly

Setting New Goals

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Liz

I thought for sure that the success of my holiday challenge (the commitment to run a minimum of one mile every day from Thanksgiving to New Years) would solidify my commitment to training for an ambitious event schedule in 2014. … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Liz

Okay, I will admit it. I don’t relish getting out and running in the snow. As I comb through my newsfeed on Facebook I am faced with dozens of posts from well meaning businesses that encourage runners to brag about … Continue reading →

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The Treadmill

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Liz

Probably like many runners I have a real love/hate relationship with the treadmill. I don’t own one, though my children have asked me often is I want one for my birthday or Christmas. I don’t love the treadmill that much, … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Holiday Challenge

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Liz

Back in November on one of my rest days I curled up on the couch with an issue of Runner’s World. Still grappling with the idea that I didn’t really “qualify” as a runner who could gain much from such … Continue reading →

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Then I Got a Cold

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Liz

Being sick is not conducive to dieting. Who wants to worry about being hungry and cranky when you are already hungry and cranky? I had relied on making sure my food was flavorful but it was hard to taste with … Continue reading →

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The Start

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Liz

  Success stories are often pared down to “I had a weight/fitness issue; I made a decision to change; I followed a program (self created or popular commercial plan); I had success.” Every time I would read these success stories … Continue reading →

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