Monthly Archives: December 2014

Goodbye 2014…

Posted on December 31, 2014 by taraingram

I ran my last run of 2014 this morning. It was cold, really cold, my phone died as I was trying to take a picture, and I was alone. I got 3.31 miles in though. (I still run with a … Continue reading →

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Making room for holiday cheer…

Posted on December 27, 2014 by taraingram

Like the good boy and girl we are, Alan and I got up Christmas morning and toughed out a slightly brutal, 4.5 mile run. I’ve done a few runs since St. Jude, but none have been pretty, and they have … Continue reading →

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The HILLS!

Posted on December 24, 2014 by taraingram

Because I’m easily talked in to races, even ones that are ridiculously over crowded and hilly, I signed up for the Hill and Dale 8 Miler. This is suppose to help me mentally prepare for Nashville. The key word in … Continue reading →

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Birthday Run

Posted on December 21, 2014 by taraingram

Yesterday was my 33rd birthday. I started my day off with a chilly 4.5 mile run. The last few runs I’ve done have been alone. I’m kind of over the running alone business. I understand though, it’s the holidays, people … Continue reading →

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First half marathon of 2015

Posted on December 20, 2014 by taraingram

I finally signed up for my first big race of 2015. The Nashville Country Music Half Marathon. I’m more than a little worried about this course. I’ve heard it’s hilly. REAL hilly. I’m am none too happy about this fact. … Continue reading →

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Solo run

Posted on December 12, 2014 by taraingram

I’ve not ever run more than half an hour alone. Completely alone. Thursday morning I was jonesing for a run, since I’d not done so since the race on Saturday. Robin had to work early and I figured Alan was … Continue reading →

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Running for a Reason…

Posted on December 7, 2014 by taraingram

Yesterday was an incredible day. The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend kicked off at 8am and it was one of the best runs I’ve had thus far. Let’s back up for a minute though…Thursday night is carb loading night. A … Continue reading →

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Last race of 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by taraingram

This Saturday, about 20,000 people will hit the streets of Memphis for a most incredible cause…cancer research at the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. If you don’t know what kind of hospital St. Jude is, I urge you to click … Continue reading →

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