Monthly Archives: October 2014

Post run goodies…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by taraingram

Robin and I had our final weekend run yesterday. It may or may not have been pretty. But it’s over and there are only 5 days left until the madness begins. Where better to end our six month long training … Continue reading →

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Easy, Trigger…

Posted on October 22, 2014 by taraingram

Pacing. I am the worst at pacing myself, or others for that matter. I read that guys should run with girls because they are natural pacers. These writers have obviously not ever run with me. I always start out too … Continue reading →

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The taper begins…

Posted on October 19, 2014 by taraingram

We are officially less than two weeks from the marathon. Robin and I (along with our buddies Pat, for 8 miles, and Alan, for 14.5 miles, who kept us company and helped us from losing our minds) have completed our … Continue reading →

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Running for the kiddos…

Posted on October 17, 2014 by taraingram

Most of my posts have pertained to this crazy marathon I’m running. But a race I find far more important is the St. Jude half and full marathons. This year, they are taking place December 6th. I got my singlet … Continue reading →

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Some days…

Posted on October 14, 2014 by taraingram

are tougher than others. I’m a pretty optimistic person. I try to look on the bright side of life. It takes a lot to bring me down. But that’s not to say that I don’t get worn down sometimes. Oh … Continue reading →

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Less than three weeks…

Posted on October 11, 2014 by taraingram

Adventure time! In 18 days, Robin and I will pack up the car and head to Indianapolis. In 20 days, we get down to the business of getting down…26.2 miles of getting down. We have one more long run before … Continue reading →

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Curses!!!

Posted on October 7, 2014 by taraingram

The Great New Shoe Curse of the Buffalo Runners has struck again! For the last several months, it seems every time one of my running buddies buys a new pair of shoes, the maiden voyage in them always ends in … Continue reading →

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It’s almost time…

Posted on October 5, 2014 by taraingram

26 days until 26.2!!! I’m more than a little nervous, BUT I’m very excited! Yesterday Robin and I hit just over 19 miles. I think we are right on track for our training plan. Our next, and final, long run … Continue reading →

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Just 5 more minutes…

Posted on October 3, 2014 by taraingram

Here you have a screenshot of my various Saturday (and one weekday) alarms. I am not a morning person. Turns out, just because you must get up at the crack of dawn, does not mean you like it. Unfortunately, in … Continue reading →

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