Tag: running
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La Crosse Marathon and Half Marathon Review
Earlier this month, I ran the La Crosse (WI) half marathon, while my husband and brother ran the full marathon. The last half marathon I ran was in 2021 and it personally felt great to get back in distance-running shape (and even shave a few minutes off my finish time). The La Crosse marathon is…
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Daily Prompt: My Favorite Olympic Sports
My favorite Olympic sports to watch historically have been track and field, marathon, swimming, and gymnastics. In recent Olympic years I have discovered different sports that have caught my fascination. These are worth a watch: What are your favorite Olympic sports? Comment your recommendations for Paris 2024, I’m always looking for something new to check…
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Update: I’m Training For a Half Marathon!
After taking the last few months to slowly build up mileage and feel stronger, I have offially started training for a half marathon! This will be the first half marathon I’ve run since 2021. Over the last couple of years, I’ve faced a few obstacles that prevented me from doing the thing I love: endurance…
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My Love to Run and Hike
What are your favorite physical activities or exercises? I began my running journey in the 6th grade. Little did I know that joining my school’s track team would lead me to one of my favorite activities. Whether I’ve been training for a marathon, or just needing some alone time for 10minutes, running has become a…
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Don’t Skip It: The Importance of a Warm-Up or Cool-Down
What part of your routine do you always try to skip if you can? Last weekend I decided to go out for a long run. Everything felt great, but when I got home I realized I was short on time before having some company over, and skipped a cool-down and stretching for more shower time.…