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Lake Michigan Trail Marathon
I had my eye on this race ever since it was announced. Yet, having already committed to Lakefront for the Fall, and not running as many races this year, I waited...like until the week before to sign...
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Boston Registration
Boston Registration happened this morning at 9:00. Now I wait for confirmation that I am accepted based on time. So excited!
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Brewers Mini-Marathon-2014 (Pacer)
I had the opportunity to Pace the Brewers Mini Marathon this past weekend. Some of my non-runner friends were not sure what a Pacer does. Simply put, a Pacer runs a specific pace for the duration of a...
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Lakefront Marathon-2014 recap
All of a sudden Summer was over and it was here, the Lakefront Marathon. This event usually sells out in April, so I have known that I was going to run this race for a long time. I typically like to...
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Tyranena 1/2 Barrel Beer Run Recap-2014
This run. I have gone to this race several times before and find myself looking forward to it every year. It's like the last week of school before winter break. You spend some time with your friends...
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So long 2014, Hello 2015
I have been mentally writing this post in bits and pieces for the last few weeks, yet, it didn't happen. Not that I didn't want to, or that I didn't have a lot to say, duh, I always say too much.It's...
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TAG..I'm it!
Tracey from Robot Lady Runner tagged me four (pun intended) some questions...here goes!Four names that people call me:1. Aimer2. Z3. Ms. Z4. MommaThese 3 called me lots of silly names ;)Four jobs I've...
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Icebreaker Indoor Marathon 2015-Guide
One of my favorite races of the year is the Icebreaker. If you are unfamiliar with it, let me give you a little background. It is a race weekend full of something for everyone held at the Pettit...
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Half way
Well it's still winter here in Wisconsin. Colder than a witch's titty. However, training must happen regardless of the weather. The treadmill and I have been good friends, spending a lot of time...
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Rainbows and Unicorns
This happened. Training has been going well. A great 20 miler with Bill on Saturday, outside runs on Sunday and Monday. Tuesday quick 5 on the treadmill. Then Wednesday morning.My alarm went off at...
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Tick tock
Eighteen weeks of training is a long time, relatively speaking...My BQ race was Chicago in October 2013. 18 Months ago. A wee bit longer.The desire to run at Boston stretches back probably longer than...
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Thank you...
So on Easter Sunday I read this poem to my family and 2 of my 3 brothers...today I got to give my 3rd brother his shirt, so now I will share this with you all on Boston Eve, although some inside...
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(pre) Boston Part 1-Friday
My words via a FB post right after: If you can't feel the love in this picture, know that as I type this, my eyes are tearing up. My school surprised me with a Boston sendoff, blessing, honor song, and...
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Boston part 2
Finally the day arrived to be leaving to head to Boston. With a family in tow it is different than traveling alone. We had no problems getting on our way, our only concern was that we had 30 minutes...
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Boston part 3-The part where we tour.
So it's almost two months later but I will continue my adventures...Sunday we were tourists in Boston. I love Boston, have been there two other times, and wanted to give my girls a chance to see what...
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Boston part 4-Boston Eve
We decided to do the pasta dinner through the Boston Marathon, rather than having to worry about reservations, etc. for a local restaurant. The wait was not long to get in and the City Hall was a...
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Boston 4-The Boston Marathon
Finally the day had arrived. The day I had looked forward to forever. A culmination of a lot of hard work, early-to-bed nights, early-to-rise treadmill mornings. Weather looking icky, but that is what...
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Crazylegs 2015
On our way to MadisonBoston was Monday, Crazylegs was on Saturday. It's an 8K run in Madison supporting the athletic department. They have an awesome turn out. The weather predicted was cold and rainy....
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Unicorn Sightings...
Post Boston there has been some unicorn sightings...From Spike going to school...To my trip with my daughter to Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown for her fifth grade trip. Who knew the beer brewed where...
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Drew
I woke up this morning, after an "eh" night of sleep. Hate when you have those nights where you toss and turn. Then I realized today's date. June 30th.June 30th, 2015. I quickly went out for my run....
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Team Running Strong
This summer is going by lightning fast, as it seems to do every year. I have been running in the early hours of the morning to beat the heat and to get it done. I did the 5th annual Rock N Sole in...
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Milwaukee Running Festival (MRF)
The Inaugural PNC Milwaukee Running Festival. aka MRFTo say I was looking forward to this race is a bit of an understatement. After bowing out of the Marine Corps Marathon, this was now my only fall...
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Goodbye 2015
#2015bestnineThe last day of 2015 has arrived. It has been a great year of running for me. I have met some new incredible people, strengthened relationships with some others, and have enjoyed the views...
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Icebreaker-Gold Medal Challenge-Guide Recap
At the school where I work we have 7 Grandfather Teachings (Core Values) that we intertwine throughout everything we do. Each month we focus a little more heavily on one particular teaching. One of the...
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My Ode to Boston 2016
Heading to Boston my thoughts were all over the place,Kind of wanting to better my last year's race.Knowing that I still had a sore rib,I was mentally prepared to run ad-libbed.I had trained hard,...
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