tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33173798668868237772024-03-13T03:22:26.652-05:00BamagirlRUNSRunning Through My World...BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-67301043655448766392022-06-15T20:07:00.001-05:002022-06-15T20:07:33.977-05:00Week 2 of Dopey Training<img id="id_305c_cd39_fb48_8849" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/igW2NZ-CKLbO1fje-huXh9tr5WX532gFSG-7IchCSH7PsBJf4GPnuNTVJyWipvRardk" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br>Week two of Dopey training is a HOT one! This week, I’m logging, 3 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles and 4 miles on my runs. I’m also adding in some strength training and spin classes! I absolutely love to sweat so these hot, steamy summer miles are my jam!<div><br></div><div>Happy training and happy sweating!!!</div><div>Xoxo, </div><div>BAMAGIRLRUNS 💦💦</div>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-8952646239367458662022-06-14T13:15:00.001-05:002022-06-14T13:21:01.590-05:002023 Princess Half Marathon Weekend!<div><img id="id_b325_b526_e98f_8b41" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/EYYC9SqebSqnumLfFHYnHFm1eGvwPqbVqqjHezKl5eqUeLn0CLp9CsNTQENLTW3DYmg" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 392px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>2023 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, here I come! I’m in for year #15 and I couldn’t be more excited! After my Dopey Challenge is complete in January, I’ll take a full week to recover and then pick it right back up to stay trained for Princess Weekend in February. <div><br></div><div>Hope to see all of my Princesses on the course or in the parks that weekend!</div><div><br></div><div>Happy training!</div><div>Xoxo, </div><div>BAMAGIRLRUNS </div><div><br></div>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-41170861345651420422022-06-07T18:45:00.000-05:002022-06-07T18:45:06.823-05:00My 2023 Dopey Challenge Training Plan! <img alt="" id="id_1534_645a_34ba_9d16" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/o-xmLXQhiQ81APVgadEiuEjuf6Q7yPuz5HxsuUrZTC8Eoc4DaN5uZfayaWHG0aYo6FE" style="height: auto; width: 392px;" title="" tooltip="" /><br /><br /> <div>DAY ONE of 2023 DOPEY CHALLENGE TRAINING STARTS TODAY!! WOW! Hasn't life been crazy over the last couple of years?! It has been for me at least. SO much has happened in my personal life...big life changes and all for the good! I'm looking back at my blog and realizing that it has been AT LEAST 2 years since I have updated here. I have been beyond busy. Family, working full time, teaching classes, kids leaving home, becoming an empty nester..... and soooooo many date nights with my hubs. Life has been good to me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Once again, I'm training for <a href="https://rundisney.com/dopeychallenge">runDisney's Dopey Challenge</a>. I always get super excited when I start my training plan. I write it all out, buy new gear and shoes, and enjoy the love/hate relationship with training for this challenge that I have.</div><div><br /></div><div>On this post, I'm jumping right in and am going to post my plan.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, if you're new here, here is what I'm doing! I'm running the 2023 Dopey Challenge (my 10th one) and I'm just as excited for the 10th one as I was my first. I will run a 5k on Thursday (3.1 miles), a 10k on Friday (6.2 miles), a Half Marathon on Saturday (13.1 miles) and a Full Marathon on Sunday (26.2 miles.) This race sold out very quick and has a 90's retro vibe (which I absolutely adore.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Last years' Dopey was a fiasco....so I'm glad to put that one behind me and move forward! I'll write a post about that one later. LOL</div><div><br /></div><div>So here is my thought process for my training plan for 48.6 miles around Walt Disney World. I am going to build a solid 12 week Half marathon training base, run a few races as training runs and then begin and 18 week Dopey Challenge training plan.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm following the <a href="https://halhigdon.com">Hal Higdon</a> training plan this year. I've done others in the past and this one seems to work for me. With this plan, I run 4 days a week during the 12 week Half Marathon training and 5 days a week during the 18 week Dopey Challenge training.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am going to list is out very simple for you here... I have set my days to run to be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and long runs will either be on Saturday or Sunday. When I start the 18 week program, I will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and both Saturdays and Sundays. However, I need to give the disclaimer that I always tweak my schedule according to my family life and may miss a run here and there or I have to make it up some other time. The most important thing to remember is to not beat yourself up if you miss a run. AND, nutrition, hydration and rest are just as important as logging the miles.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope this helps if anyone needs a plan to follow!</div><div><br /></div><div>Week 1 ---<span> </span>3 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles</div><div>Week 2 --- 3 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 4 miles</div><div>Week 3 --- 3.5 miles, 2 miles 3.5 miles, 5 miles</div><div>Week 4 --- 3.5 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 5 miles</div><div>Week 5 --- 4 miles, 2 miles, 3 miles, 6 miles</div><div>Week 6 --- 4 miles, 2 miles, 3.5 miles, 5k (3.1 mile race)</div><div>Week 7 --- 4.5 miles, 3 miles, 4.5 miles, 7 miles</div><div>Week 8 --- 4.5 miles, 3 miles, 4.5 miles, 8 miles</div><div>Week 9 --- 5 miles, 3 miles, 5 miles, 10 (6.2 mile race)</div><div>Week 10 -- 5 miles, 3 miles, 5 miles, 9 miles</div><div>Week 11 -- 5 miles, 3 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles</div><div>Week 12 -- 4 miles, 3 miles, 2 miles, 13.1 miles</div><div><br /></div><div>Week 1 --- 3 miles, 5 miles, 3 miles, 3 miles, 13 miles, </div><div>Week 2 --- 3 miles, 5 miles, 3 miles, 7 miles</div><div>Week 3 --- 3 miles, 5 miles, 3 miles 4 miles, 14 miles</div><div>Week 4 --- 3 miles, 6 miles, 3 miles, 8 miles</div><div>Week 5 --- 3miles, 6 miles, 3 miles, 5 miles, 15 miles</div><div>Week 6 --- 3 miles, 6 miles, 3 miles, 9 miles</div><div>Week 7 --- 4 miles, 7 miles, 4 miles, 6 miles, 16</div><div>Week 8 --- 4 miles, 7 miles, 4 miles, 10 miles</div><div>Week 9 --- 4 miles, 7 miles, 2 miles, 7 miles, 17 miles</div><div>Week 10 -- 4 miles, 8 miles, 4 miles, 11 miles</div><div>Week 11 -- 5 miles, 8 miles, 3 miles 8 miles, 18 miles</div><div>Week 12 -- 6 miles, 8 miles, 5 miles, 12 mile race</div><div>Week 13 -- 5 miles, 5 miles, 4 miles, 9 miles, 19 miles</div><div>Week 14 -- 5 miles, 8 miles, 5 miles, 13 miles</div><div>Week 15 -- 5 miles, 2.5 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, 20 miles</div><div>Week 16 -- 5 miles, 4 miles, 12 miles</div><div>Week 17 -- 4 miles, 3 miles 8 miles</div><div>Week 18 -- 2 miles, 5k (3.1), 10k (6.2), Half Marathon (13.1), Full Marathon (26.2)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you will follow along and can use this training plan for your own race!</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't wait to see all of my friends during <a href="https://rundisney.com">2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend</a>! It's truly one of my most favorite weekends of the year!</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Training and See you REAL SOON!!</div><div>xoxo, Bamagirlruns</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><br /></div><div><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-44367873286425620452020-05-25T07:54:00.000-05:002020-05-25T07:54:37.905-05:00Memorial Day Weekend..aka 6 days away from Dopey Challenge<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"><img src="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1GLKrjLqof1b-skGCkttopstgtqvmFACy" alt="https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1GLKrjLqof1b-skGCkttopstgtqvmFACy" style="font-size: 12pt; max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;">Memorial Day weekend. Ahhhh the long weekend. The good food from the grill. Hanging out with friends and fam. The nutritious diet... what?!!? </span></div><div><br></div><div>Yep.</div><div><br></div><div>Nutritious diet is Out the window. </div><div><br></div><div>So THAT’S why I’m looking forward to marathon training. I have a purpose. I have a vision of the “skinny” me. I know I will feel better. Buh-bye junk food. Running will be so much easier minus a few pounds.</div><div><br></div><div>However, tonight,,,,, I indulge in the fried pork chops, the Mexican food after church, the popcorn during Netflix. Lord help us during the Netflix! ;)</div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Healthier days are coming. Did you hear me??! HEALTHIER DAYS ARE COMING.... SIX MORE DAYS UNTIL DOPEY CHALLENGE TRAINING!!! Until then, I’m up wayyyyy past my bedtime. I’m not drinking and eating the healthiest of things. But. In my mind, I’m a disciplined soul and there’s a finish line to cross. I’ll get there.👊🏼</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">See ya in a few days I’ll check back in when my training starts! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy training and NO MORE JUNK FOOD. or Netflix;)))</div>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-7572499178768011222020-05-22T13:22:00.000-05:002020-05-22T13:29:09.738-05:00My 2021 Dopey Challenge Training Plan!<div style="text-align: left;">
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br /></span><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;">I seriously</span><span style="display: inline; font-size: 12pt;"> CANNOT believe that I'm about to embark on my 8th Walt Disney World Dopey Challenge event in 2021!! This year, I'm doing things a little bit differently!</span></div>
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1. I'm running SOLO. (I'll find lots of my runDisney pals once I get to the races and all around Walt Disney World but as far as the running, training, races....I'm solo.) I'm a little bit excited about that. It's great to have company but I also like to run alone and get lost in my own thoughts so I'm totally cool with it!<br />
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2. My training starts on June 1st and I'm giving myself a few extra weeks to run the mileage (not too different than my previous years training) and am also only wanting to run 3 days a week. Crazy I know, when you are training for a big race. But hey, I'm getting older and I'm babying my body. I've learned over the years that PR's and fast running is way overrated (for me) and I care nothing about trying to bust out race times that in the long term, I won't even remember. (insert the "I'm getting older line again here. LOL)<br />
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3. I'm raising money for an awesome charity!!! I posted it on Instagram and Facebook already but I'll include it here in my training blog post as well! I'm raising money for Team Hemophilia Federation of America! I have wanted to run for charity for a few years now and was just always a little bit worried as to whether or not I could actually raise the money. I don't want to let my team down. My son has Von Willebrands Disease so this is very near and dear to my heart. I decided to bite the bullet this year and just DO IT. So, I'm asking all of my friends and family to donate $4.86 to help me meet my $1600 goal.<br />
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Why $4.86??! Dopey Challenge consists of running 48.6 miles over the course of 4 days so I thought that was an easy amount to raise per person and it correlates with the race mileage!<br />
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Here is my <a href="https://www.teamhfa.org/WDW2021/Member/MyPage/4039590/Kristin-Long?tab=Dashboard">link</a> if you would like to donate! (My name is Kristin Long or Team Bamagirlruns)<br />
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Okay. So now what???<br />
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It's time to put my money where my mouth is and get my butt into high gear!!!<br />
IT'S TIME TO TRAIN!!!!!<br />
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I will be using the <a href="https://www.rundisney.com/running-training-programs/">Dopey Challenge training plan </a> that is listed on the runDisney website. As usual, I will be tweaking the mileage to fit into my personal schedule and most likely will not exceed 20 mile long runs. I may be Dopey enough to take on this challenge but I'm not Dopey enough to run longer than 20 miles during training! I know some may disagree but after 7 years of running this race, 20 mile runs are enough for me!!<br />
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So when am I starting my training plan????<br />
JUNE 1ST!!!!!<br />
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It's so crazy to think that a race that I will run in January, I will start training for it in June. It sounds insane to me too! However, the training plan that I am using is a 29 week plan and as of June 1, we are 31 weeks out. Like I said, I give myself a little wiggle room and tweaking time to pack it all in!<br />
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Each week, I plan on running 45 minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Long runs will be on Saturdays and will throw in a few extra runs on Fridays and Sundays towards the end of my training.<br />
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Here is my schedule:<br />
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Week 1 Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles<br />
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Week 2 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 4 miles</span><br />
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Week 3 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 4 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 5.5 miles</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 5 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 6 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 7 miles</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 7 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 8 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 9 miles</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 9 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 10 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 11 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
Week 11 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 12 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 4 miles, Sunday 13 miles</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 13 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 14 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 5.5 miles, Sunday 15 miles</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 15 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 3 miles</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 16 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 7 miles, Sunday 17 miles</span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 17 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 5 miles</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 18 </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 6 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
Week 19 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 8.5 miles, Sunday 20 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 20 </span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 6 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
Week 21 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 7 miles</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 22 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Friday 4 miles, Saturday 10 miles, Sunday 20 miles</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 23 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 6 miles</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Week 24 <span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Tues/Th 45 min---Saturday 7 miles</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
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I hope you will either join me in my training or follow along. I will continue to post training run, accomplishments, failures, and just overall updates on how I'm doing. Oh! And cute clothes ;)<br />
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Thank you in advance to all of those who have donated or will donate to my fundraising efforts. I cannot wait to cross the Happiest Finish Line on Earth representing Team Hemophilia Federation of America!<br />
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Happy Training, Donating and Crossing the Finish Line!!<br />
xoxo, Bamagirlruns<br />
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Over the last month, I have been trying out <a href="https://go.goli.com/bamagirlruns2020">Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies</a>!! Have you heard of them??!</div>
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Just two gummies is the equivalent to one shot of Apple Cider Vinegar. If you've EVER drank apple cider vinegar before, then you know that's not the most pleasant taste. Now sure, there are so many benefits to apple cider vinegar for your health. But why drink it when you can eat a few yummy gummies and receive even more health benefits!<br />
These taste like apple and NOT vinegar!!</div>
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I'm a total believer in these gummies now and will never go back to drinking apple cider vinegar!!</div>
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So what's the BIG DEAL with these little gummies?</div>
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I am super excited to try out my new <a href="https://getfitfones.com/">FitFones</a>!! This is a "smart headband" that is completely waterproof, blue tooth compatible and are very user friendly. As of right now, this headband comes in two colors, Optic Yellow and Glacier Grey. I chose the grey because I felt like it would match more of my running clothes. However, since I have tried them out and logged a few miles wearing them, I'm realizing that I want the Optic Yellow as well!</div>
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Each headband comes with a wireless charging pad and a USB cord. At first, I tried to figure out how to charge the headband on the headband and then I realized just how simple it was! Lay it on the charging pad and go! FitFones are designed to be simple and to let the user connect and control the headphones from their Bluetooth device. I used my iPhone....</div>
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Over the years, I have tried out many many styles and brands of running shoes! Consistently, I return to Brooks. I'm a toss up between Adrenaline and Ghosts. I know, I know, most of you reading this are like...that's two completely different styles. One is neutral and is a stability option. My reasoning? BOTH feel great on my feet and keep my feet comfy when I'm changing up my shoes and running long runs. I do think mixing it up helps my feet stay balanced.<br>
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Today, I'm reviewing the brand new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20's, the Women's R-Gear Recharge 2.0 Compression Tight and the Women's R-Gear Aero Fill Puff Full Zip Jacket. But first, let me thank <a href="https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/30003/womens-brooks-adrenaline-gts-20/">Road Runner Sports</a> for providing me these awesome new kicks and apparel! I chose color option Red/Gold in shoes and Royal Night in the jacket and tights. I like something different and I thought all of these were such great fall colors!<br><br>
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First, the shoes! aaaaaaah!! They are just so beautiful! I love that I didn't even have to try the newer model on to know that they were going to fit. I ordered them online and they fit like a glove. I have a wide foot and the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20's have a wider toe box and offer plenty of stability. I felt like the GTS 20 version varied just slightly in the fact that they were a touch bigger, but not enough to make me order a half/size smaller. Does that make sense??? After I ran a few times in them, my feet were totally adjusted and now I'm ready to run some major miles in these lovelies!<br>
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Read below for all of the official specs on the Women's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20!<br>
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<span style="background-color: whitesmoke; color: #666666; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "proxima-nova" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 24px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Women's BROOKS® ADRENALINE GTS 20 :: Celebrate 20 years of speedy support in the new Women's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 20 running shoe. Spring off and land soft with full-length BioMoGo DNA cushioning underfoot. Shed bulk with a new streamlined engineered mesh upper as the knee-friendly GuideRails® of your Adrenaline GTS 20 help keep you aligned.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Full-length, responsive BioMoGo DNA cushioning combined with DNA LOFT in heel: Provides a touch of spring underfoot and ensures super soft landings</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">GuideRails® Holistic Support System: Keeps you moving comfortably by keeping excess movement in check</li>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Drop: 12 mm</li>
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Moving on to the apparel! Oh my gosh was I ever so excited to try out Roadrunner Sports R-Gear! From the moment I saw these tights, I knew that I was going to LOVE them. Hello. They had me at compression!!<br>
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I am not going to lie, I love any tight that offers a back zip, a snug waistband, side pockets, a super tight fit, reflective marking and BONUS!!...….fabulous color and ankle zipper!! These truly are a runner's dream! </div>
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The tag described these tights as "Perfect Fit" and I couldn't agree more! They are perfect!!<br>
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I laid these out on the table so that you can see the total picture! And yes, that's hand-made crocheted doily from my Gramma.:)<br>
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Read below for the official specs from Women's Road Runner Sports Recharge 2.0 Compression Tights!<br>
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Women's Road Runner Sports Recharge 2.0 Compression Tight :: Get top-to-bottom leg muscle support and moisture-wicking comfort in these full-length compression tights. Go the distance with chafe-free seams while breezy behind-the-knee mesh ventilates. Stay spotted with reflective zips at back ankles and bonded tape at side thighs for max visibility.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Flex Knit Fabric: Provides compressive fit for support in all the right places while aiding in recovery</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Breathable: Mesh behind knees provides airflow to keep you cool while Flex Knit fabric wicks away moisture to keep you dry and comfortable</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Storage: Two side hip pockets provide accessible and secure storage. Internal waistband pocket and back zippered pocket provide additional options for smaller stow & go items</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Reflectivity: Reflective details on seams at thigh allow for increased visibility</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Customizable Fit: Infinity draw cord inside waistband allows you to find your perfect fit</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Run worry free with flatlock seams that won't chafe</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">76% polyester/24% spandex</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Mesh: 88% polyester/12% spandex</li>
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Last but not least, let's talk about THIS JACKET!!! I literally have not taken it off of my body since I received it!! I am in love with the color. In these pictures (and maybe it's because of my terrible iPhone camera quality but it looks a little too blue. The jacket and tights are called "Royal Night" which is more of an eggplant/deep purple color. Both are available in black as well!) It is super figure flattering. It is light weight but extremely warm!!<br>
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After I run, I usually cool down and it's hard for me to warm back up. I have been putting on this jacket after my runs and my cool down/warm up process has been AMAZING. I love the zipper pockets in the front. The mock turtle neck is great if it's really cold outside and there are thumbholes!! Let's hear it for the thumbholes!!<br>
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Just because it's a "puffy" jacket, that doesn't mean that it makes me "puffy". This jacket is so stream-lined...I'm sure that I will be wearing it with jeans, to run errands in, for recovery, and when it's cold enough...I'll wear it while running so just basically, I'll wear it everywhere!<br>
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My very last favorite feature about this jacket is that there is an easy-to-get-to-back-zippered-pocket and well as two inside pockets. Also available in black and I'm putting that option on my Christmas Wishlist!!<br>
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Read below for all of the specs on the Women's Road Runner Sports Aero-Fill Puff Full Zip Jacket!<br>
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Women's Road Runner Sports Aero-Fill Puff Full Zip Jacket :: Zip through your workout and your day in sleek, fitted comfort with this full-zip quilted jacket. Move with ease in action-oriented knit sleeves and side panels while a mock neck delivers extra warmth and protects from wind. Slightly flared at the waist for a just-right dash of style.</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Lightweight Insulation: Keeps you warm without weighing you down</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Storage: Zippered pockets provide accessible and secure storage</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Side Panels: Elastic construction provide the perfect amount stretch for a comfortable fit without letting the elements in</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Reflectivity: Reflective zipper helps you to be seen visible</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Mock neck provides sleek, stylish look while providing extra coverage</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 5px;">Body: 80% polyester/20% spandex</li>
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I hope that you will give all of these products a try! And thank you again to <a href="https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/30003/womens-brooks-adrenaline-gts-20/">Road Runner Sport</a>s and <a href="https://www.roadrunnersports.com/rrs/products/30003/womens-brooks-adrenaline-gts-20/">Brooks Running</a> for sending me these amazing shoes and apparel! I am currently in training for Walt Disney World's Marathon Weekend and I will put all of these to good use!!</div>
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Established in 1975 by a Birmingham Track Club (BTC) runner, Versal Spalding, the Bicentennial Run emerged as part of Birmingham’s 100- year birthday celebration. The entry fee was a meager $2.00 in 1975. So successful was the race that it continued the following year, and in 1976 was re-named the Vulcan Run<br><br> Vulcan is an appropriate title for this Birmingham-based race. From Roman mythology, Vulcan was the god of fire and craftsmanship. Because Birmingham is located on land comprised of the materials needed to make iron and steel, the local steel industry experienced rapid growth during the industrial revolution. Thus, Vulcan became a symbol of the city.<br><br> By the late 1980s, the Vulcan Run had grown to include upwards of five-thousand participants. It attracted top runners, including Marcos Brotto, who set a race record of 28:18. In 1990, Christine Pfitzinger set the women’s record of 32:33. Following this record, Pfitzinger won the race four consecutive times before she was invited to compete in the NYC marathon for the Olympic Trials.<br> The race became so popular that a Vulcan Marathon was established. In time, the Vulcan Marathon was incorporated into Birmingham’s Mercedes Marathon, which is held each February. The original Vulcan Run, however, remains unchanged in terms of distance, course, and name.<br><br> To date, the Vulcan Run remains an extremely popular race and in 2012 The Vulcan Run is the ALABAMA RRCA 10K STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. Each year the race generates approximately $2 million in revenue for the city. Through the years, the race has been made possible by sponsors including SONAT (Southern Natural Gas), The Birmingham News, Subway, Viva Health, Buffalo Rock, Pepsi, and the Bryant Jordan Foundation.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> My pals Walker Wonder Dog and Ronnie (who always wear the MOST clever shirts from<a href="https://www.onemoremilerunning.com/?ccUser=">One More Mile Running...check them out!</a>)!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Does this look like a FABULOUS AFTER PARTY or what???? Free Yogurt Mountain with all of the fixins, grilled hotdogs and Free Beer! Big Shout out to the <a href="http://www.trakshak.com/">The Trak Shak</a> for always putting on the best post race parties.</td></tr>
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-67511217716533970702019-11-11T08:10:00.000-06:002019-11-11T08:10:51.230-06:00CAUTION: Talladega Half Recap Ahead! #ItsDegaBaby<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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It's no secret that I love running the Talladega Half Marathon in Talladega, Al. I just completed my 5th event (there have been 6). Sponsored by the <a href="http://trakshak.com/">The Trak Shak</a>, <a href="http://cocacolaunited.com/locations/birmingham">Birmingham Coca Cola Bottling Company</a>, <a href="http://reddiamond.com/">Red Diamond Coffee and Tea</a>, <a href="http://talladegasuperspeedway.com/">Talladega Super Speedway</a>, <a href="http://jimnnicksbbq.com/">Jim N' Nick's BBQ</a>,<a href="http://urologycentersalabama.com/">The Urology Centers of Alabama (Birmingham)</a> and <a href="http://Thebirminghamtrackclub.com/">The Birmingham Track Club</a>, the main goal of this race to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer via <a href="http://urologyhealth.org/">Urology Health Foundation </a>. <br>
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Growing up about 15 minutes from this NASCAR track, this is a super fun venue for me. I see lots of friends and family and get to run on the track where I used to "hang out" on as a teenager.<br>
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I got to the track before sunrise. With a 7:30am start time, the race officials ask that everyone arrive no later than 6:30. I was pulling in to the infield to park before daylight. How fun is that?! The sun coming up over the track is so pretty!<br>
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First stop: FIND MY PRINCESSES! My Mom, My sister and one of my bff's Leigh, all gathered up and are ready for lots of fun photo opps. I mean, what else do ya do an hour before race time? :) </div>
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And then, here comes my Dad! He knows not to EVER expect a serious pic! </div>
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One thing that I really like is that because this race is on a Sunday morning, lots of people will miss church. This race offers a Non-Denominational worship service before the race begins on the infield near the Kids Zone by the pit garage. Now that's the way to get your praise and worship on! </div>
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Ribbons line the fence in honor of those battling Prostate Cancer. Very cool tribute to those battling.</div>
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The race starts on the track and we are off! Headed for Turn one and the runners already start to spread out. This track is BIG. As we approach the turn, we have to merge closer to the left side. The bank is steep. Not gonna lie, this is killer on the ankles if you are too far to the right. </div>
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We make a full loop around the track and jump off and head towards the parking lot. As you can see here, we are already up a good but higher than where we started. There are not huge hills, just a gradual incline. In the pic above, I'm looking through the fence over the track. </div>
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As I was leaving the track, I look over on the bank (just above where the start line was) and I catch our fearless race director (Val McClean) cheering on the runners. I love that about that her. She supports the runners and is on-hand during the entire race. She also coordinates the <a href="http://mercedesmarathon.com/">Mercedes-Benz Marathon Weekend</a> so this lady is the expert of putting on a good race! </div>
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Of course, I have to stop and tweet to Val what a great job that she is doing by cheering us on! As I'm just about to start running again, a friend from Twitter/Instagram, Jodi (aka @jlthore) spotted me! We were hoping to meetup in Nashville but didn't make it happen so I was really excited to finally meet her in person. We ran a few miles together just chatting and chatting. I really love meeting new friends on the course...each race experience is a totally new experience, even if it's the same 'ole course. :) </div>
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After I left Jodi and her boyfriend, we were headed back into the entrance of the Talladega SuperSpeedway. This was approximately mile 7-8, something like that.<br>
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Selfie at the Infield Tunnel Entrance. </div>
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Up a pretty big hill and then it's time to run the Grandstands! This is a really nice change of scenery. You actually run through the breezeways of the grandstands and there are REAL RESTROOMS there if you need it. I don't stop but I saw lots of other runners taking advantage of them. </div>
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At some point between mile 8-9, my friend Rachel (aka @runinhighheels), caught up with me. We ended up running the rest of the race together which was totally fun and unexpected. We chatted the whole time about different races, training, brands that we are working with (or want to work with) and just girl stuff in general. And of course, we posed for the camera. ;)<br>
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At mile 11.5ish you shall find the Beer:30:00 tent set up. Not kidding. This is an "official" stop on the course. Come on, it's Dega Baby! </div>
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Another thing that I loved was seeing all of the quotes from the movie <i>Talladega Nights</i>. Any reference to Ricky Bobby or Shake and Bake and I'm in! I loved this quote.....#Merica. </div>
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It's a Pit Row Finish! My time was not the greatest but I don't really care about that. I train hard at home for speed so that I can relax at the race and know that I will have the "time" to goof off and get a good run in too. Backwards logic when compared to most runners..but I'm not like everyone else. I run for experiences. I had a great time, got a good workout in and another long training run for Chicago Marathon, Rock 'n' Roll Vegas Marathon and Walt Disney World Marathon is in the books! Yeahhhhhhhh</div>
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Just as I was leaving the track, I was stopped by another Instagram friend of mine...it's @WDW13point1. How fun is it to connect with your online buddies in real life?? Super cool in my opinion! Again, I could have chatted with him for hours....So much to talk about! Running, Disney, Social Media. What's not to love?!?</div>
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And then there's THIS GIRL. I have have no words for the amount of fun that I have with my Leigh Marsh! Get me to the Pit Garage!!! I'm starving!!</div>
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Next stop. It hit the Pit Garage packed full of Live Music, Lots of Jim N' Nicks BBQ, and of course beer. I didn't drink the beer, instead I opted for a hot cup of Red Diamond Coffee. I know, I know. I might just be the only runner in America that wants coffee after a race but I seriously freeze to death after I cool down. Thanks Red Diamond...You are the #BombDotCom!</div>
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I will DEFINITELY run this race again. It's already on my calendar for next year. As always, there was not a shortage of porta-potties, water/Power Ade/GU stations. My event shirt was a short sleeve, women's cut dri-fit shirt with the Talladega 21000 Half Marathon logo on it and there was plenty of BBQ! Score!</div>
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**For more information on the Talladega 21000 Half Marathon, 5K Lap around the Track and One mile Fun Run/Walk please visit <a href="http://talladegahalfmarathon.com/">TalladegaHalf.com</a></div>
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*<i>Disclaimer: I was graciously provided a complimentary entry for this race in exchange for my social media coverage. However, I love this race and would pay to run it any day. #ShakeAndBake</i></div>
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-1345134449547240772019-11-11T08:08:00.000-06:002019-11-11T08:08:43.397-06:00Tuscaloosa Half Marathon: "PR" does NOT stand for "PRETTY ROTTEN"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Last Saturday was a pretty big day for me as I ran the 2015 Tuscaloosa Half Marathon in Tuscaloosa, Al. Tuscaloosa is home of my Crimson Tide Football and aside from Orlando, Florida, it's pretty much my favorite place on Earth. And oh yeah, I set a PR.<br>
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I'm a HUGE Alabama Football fan so this race was a NO BRAINER for me. I ran it a couple of years ago and I gotta be honest, I was SO disappointed in the Inaugural medal and the course. Don't get me wrong, I didn't complain about the race at the time. I'm always happy to get out there and make the most of any experience so I definitely still "liked" the race but it just needed a little work.<br>
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The Inaugural medal was a medal with a pic of a running shoe and Indian Feather?! I get it. There IS Indian history with "Tuscaloosa". But come on, I wanted my Crimson Tide represented!!! The course. We didn't even come close to the stadium...I stopped by there on my way home to grab a pic with my medal. Boo.<br>
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Since the Inaugural year, there have been BIG changes to this race! And changes that are for the better for sure. First, the course. We ran through the campus! Right past Bryant-Denney Stadium....I was a happy girl! The medal....OMG. It's freaking BEAUTIFUL. It has Houndstooth. It has a Crimson Elephant. The lanyard was Crimson. Two Words: ROLL TIDE.<br>
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We started the race. 28 degrees. Okay that's a little bit chilly. It was going to warm up pretty quick so we made the decision to shed off all of our layers. Yiiiiiiiikes. The first couple of miles were just not fun. I couldn't feel my digits. Somebody remind me why we do this to our bodies??<br>
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By mile four or so, I started warming up and thawing out pretty good. But hey, I forgot to mention that there will some pretty big HILLS on those first few miles. Holy Tuscaloosa!!<br>
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By mile 6,. I really felt great. Keep going!!<br>
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I had pace and distance on my watch set but I didn't want to look at the time. The mile markers didn't have the time on them either so I was glad for that. I couldnt' handle the defeat until the end. I wanted to have a good race.<br>
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Mile 7,8,9....uneventful. Keep running.<br>
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Mile 10. I fell apart. NOOOOOOOO. Oh yes I did. I got to the point where I was wheezing. CRAP. I was mad. I was slowing down and I knew it. Bottom line. I'm stubborn as all get out and I don't want to admit that sometimes I just need my inhaler. I'm going to have to start running with it and I can't get that into my head.<br>
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The same thing happened to me after Mercedes, Talladega and during Tower of Terror 10 Miler. I need to NOT be a crazy person and take care of myself. In my mind, I'm invincible and things like this aren't supposed to happen to me. UGH. Just BREATHE already.<br>
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Mile 11, 12, 13. I'm still mad.<br>
<br> I cross the Finish Line and I dont' even want to the see the time. I"m MAD.<br>
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<b><i>WHY AM I MAD???</i></b><br>
I set a PR. I did great. Holy crap. I've gotten faster. My hard work is paying off.<br>
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I'm still just mad.<br>
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I'm not proud. Dangit.<br>
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My watch said 2:01:58 and my official time was 2:02:01. I beat my PR by more than 6 minutes.<br>
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So all day after the race was over, I just sat and looked at that medal. Cheesy I know. But it really bothered me. No one in my house has even seen my medal yet. No one asked to see it and I didn't show it to any of them. No one asked how my race was and I didn't tell them about it.<br>
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I felt PRETTY ROTTEN all day.<br>
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I sat and I thought. And I thought. And I thought.<br>
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Here's what I know: I care so much about having a "good" race. I love that fact that I'm fast enough to set a PR. Really I do. But I'm so in love with running that I get mad when I don't have a "good" race.<br>
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I felt like garbage from mile 10 on and it just hurt my feelings. The rest of my day, I was a mess. Yep. I admit it. I cried like a baby. I know that is just the craziest thing on earth to admit to but it's true. I hurt my own feelings and I'm sensitive to that.<br>
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It has taken me a few days to get over it all. In the end, I'm super proud of my PR. I don't feel "Pretty Rotten" anymore. I'm more grateful than ever to have great friends and I love my bling!!<br>
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I'm done beating myself up about it all. And good grief, now that I know I can run so close to 2 hours, I'll have to break that two hour mark one day!!<br>
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-82863481652279781162019-11-11T08:03:00.000-06:002019-11-11T08:04:00.342-06:00Red Shoe Run....I'm Lovin' It! #RSR17<br>
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When I decided to run the Red Shoe Run in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama last year, I had no idea that I would be forming a life long partnership with Ronald McDonald House of Alabama and the Red Shoe Run!! I knew that the race helped a good cause but boy oh boy was I in for a sweet surprise!<br>
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I was asked to help promote the race amongst my running friends and spread the word...I was super excited to be a part of it. Then I was asked to speak on one of our local morning television shows to help promote the race there as well! Talk about a little bit giddy! I was sooooooo giddy! I wanted to do a good job and I wanted to help bring in as many runners to the race as I could. I wore red and white striped socks and prayed that I wouldn't stumble with my words. <br>
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While the promotional part of the race is great for me, what I really enjoyed the most was learning exactly what I was running for. I went to the Ronald McDonald House. I wanted to see the facility and learn as much about the house as I could.<br>
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From the Ronald McDonald House of Alabama Website:<br>
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What We Do<br>
<span class="italic underlined"><img alt="" class="alignright wp-image-896 size-medium" height="259" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" src="https://www.rmhca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/rotators_02-e1408569913519-300x259.jpg" width="300" style="max-height: 80%; max-width: 80%; height: auto; width: auto;">Families from throughout Alabama, across the United States and from around the world come to <a class="ui-link" href="https://www.childrensal.org/" target="_blank">Children’s of Alabama</a> and <a class="ui-link" href="http://www.uabmedicine.org/locations/uab-hospital" target="_blank">UAB Hospital</a> seeking life-saving treatment for their critically ill children. Often times, they come to Birmingham exhausted, scared and financially drained as they struggle to pay for overwhelming medical bills. </span><br>
Our Ronald McDonald House cares for 41 guest families every night, providing them with a home away from home while their children receive medical treatment. In addition to providing a comfortable bedroom, we surround our families with love and support from our volunteers, staff and other guest families who share the same hopes and fears. We also provide home-cooked meals, <a class="ui-link" href="https://www.rmhca.org/family-resources/family-programs-activities/">activities</a>, indoor and outdoor play areas, laundry facilities, computers, WiFi, and much more so that our guest families can concentrate on what is most important — family.<br>
In addition, we provide a comfortable, relaxing place to rest and regroup while only steps away from a sick child’s bedside at our Ronald McDonald Family Room at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. We also have a Happy Wheels Cart that delivers the comfort and care provided by the Ronald McDonald House to children and families while they’re at Children’s of Alabama.<br>
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Birmingham’s Only Affordable Temporary Housing Facility for Sick Children and Their Families<br>
<em>Twenty-four (24) hours a day, 365 days each year, the doors of the House open to welcome families of sick or injured children.</em><br>
On any night when you open the door of the House, you will find 41 families and approximately 100 individual guests resting in cozy family bedrooms. We provide a stocked kitchen for guests to prepare their own meals, laundry, recreational and internet facilities, and welcoming dinners prepared by House volunteers.<br>
Birmingham’s Ronald McDonald House asks for a $5 to $10 per night donation for services that cost more than $95 per night to provide. No family is ever turned away for their inability to make the minimal donation. Last year, the House provided over 700 guest stays; an estimated 38,000 stays since the House opened in 1979.<br>
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The above two paragraphs explain what the Ronald McDonald House does and how they operate. However, the next picture really summed it all up for me. As I walked in, the hallways were lined up with bicycles that had been donated for kids. There were little pop-top collection boxes everywhere. I knew then that people from all over the community pitched in to make this Ronald McDonald House work AND I knew that they money that we were raising and collecting actually went towards everything that I thought that it was.<br>
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Just the fact that families can stay here while their kids are in the hospital and take some of the financial burdens off, that's huge.<br>
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I had so much fun touring the house and getting to know some of the people who worked there and chat with some of the families who were staying there. There are so many stories and I took home the heart of the Ronald McDonald House with me. <3<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picked up my team's race packets!</td></tr>
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Now it's time to actually run the race!! We had a starting temperature of 28 degrees! BRRRRRR!! It snowed on us while we were running! We hardly ever get snow in Alabama so this was a big deal to us.<br>
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The race took place in Homewood, Al. There is a one mile fun run, a 5k and 10 Mile option. I chose to run the 10 mile option. Even though we were just freezing while we ran, when we finished the race, the post-race party was indoors with lots of HOT McDonald's Coffee!! Major Score!!<br>
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My friends and I had so much fun posing for pictures with Ronald McDonald, drinking hot coffee and watching the post race awards.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kristin and Ronald. :)</td></tr>
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"Taking place in beautiful downtown Homewood, Red Shoe Run provides a great opportunity for team building and fundraising among groups, companies and organizations of all kinds. All money raised stays at the Ronald McDonald House in Birmingham to keep families close at a time when it’s needed most. Special awards are handed out to the top individual fundraiser, the top fundraising team, the most spirited team and the largest team. Team perks include a complimentary team sign, VIP seating and a Team Roll Call during our awards ceremony inside Rosewood Hall.<br>
This year’s event will take place on Saturday, January 21, 2017 beginning at 7:00 am. To register and begin fundraising, visit <a class="ui-link" href="http://www.redshoerun-bham.org/">www.redshoerun-bham.org</a>."<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Running with my friends....always fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love my finisher's medal!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes. I'm a McNuggett.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Shoe Run Bling....I'm Lovin' It!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: inline !important;"> Overall, I would say the Red Shoe Run was a huge success for the kids and I cannot wait to run it again this Saturday! Join my team (#TeamBamagirlruns) and use code BGR17 to save yourself some bucks! </span><br></td></tr></tbody></table>
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For more information about the Red Shoe Run and Ronald McDonald House of Alabama, please visit <a href="https://www.rmhca.org/">rmcha.org</a><br>
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Happy Running and I hope to see you and your red shoes this Saturday!! If you are not local to Birmingham Al., and still want to make a donation, please do so! The Virtual run option is greatly appreciated. :)<br>
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-56547234853681437162019-11-11T08:02:00.000-06:002019-11-11T08:02:15.327-06:00Tornadoes, Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and my PR!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Live pic from my TV...The tornado over 5miles away from this shot!</td></tr>
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This was the live pic on my tv in April 27, 2011 when the absolute worst tornadoes swept through Tuscaloosa, Alabama. We knew there was going to be bad weather, the weather guys had been saying all week "prepare for storms at the end of the week". What I did not realize was that these multiple tornadoes would be one of the worst set of storms to ever roll through. I had a feeling when I woke up that morning and heard our local weather guy, James Spann, say "this is one of those days that as a weather man that you really hope you don't have to see in your career". I knew at that exact moment that I definitely would not be sending my kids to school that day (yes, the schools were still open) and would not be heading in to work either. The hubby went off to work and when I watched the first set of tornadoes rip through Cullman, Al. on the live screen, I called him and immediately told him to get home. I'm not gonna lie, I've never really been one to overreact to storms. We seem to get them all of the time here, but now, we take it seriously. We heed the warnings!<br>
The hubby got home from work early and we were still kind of counting it as an "off day". The kids were outside playing. After all, it was HOT outside. But it was still weird too. The sky had a weird vibe and I knew it was coming. The hubby fell asleep and I was still watching the weather. It was heading towards Tuscaloosa now. Heading there quick. I saw it on the radar but when I saw it on the live cam, OMG. It was huge! The pic from the tv was still even 5 miles away and it was soooo big. I had friends in Tuscaloosa. Family in Tuscaloosa. I was screaming at the hubby to get up. "You have got to see this!!". GET UP!! I watched it all happen and prayed and prayed and prayed that it not hit the University of Alabama with all of those college kids. Oh the families. Oh the Moms and Dads who had kids there. Oh no. This is BAD. This is BAD. OH CRAP. I only live 30 minutes from there. It's headed here next. NOOOOOO!!!!<br>
My phone rang, it's one of my bff's in the driveway. They wanted in my basement. They didn't have one and we did so they drove over. It's flooding outside now. This is insane. We still had power and I had been charging every electronic device in my house. I downloaded the 33/40 weather app and was going to try to keep up that way if we lost power. I'm sooo worried now because we never lost tv and I just watched 1000's die in Tuscaloosa. I can't handle this. Still to this day I'm not sure if it would have been better to lose the power and see it all in the newspaper the next day and not watch it live. But then I think, had I not seen it all go down live, I probably wouldn't have taken it so seriously.<br>
The storm is turning and not going to hit my hometown. Thank the Lord. We ended up losing the power for a little bit but had it back on after a few hours. Then the stories started coming in...ugh. I couldn't stop watching the video footage from students posting youtube videos. The damage was incredible. People were finding things in their yards from Tuscaloosa from hundreds of miles away. WORST storm EVER.<br>
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Fast forward almost two years....Tuscaloosa is finally being rebuilt little by little. Everyday I see new things being added. The Krispy Kreme (which was legendary on McFarland) was one of the first things to be rebuilt. Whole apartment complexes that were demolished are being built again, repairs being made everywhere. Miles and miles of destroyed homes have been cleared away and concrete slabs remain ready to be built on again. The list goes on and on.<br>
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So when I heard of the <a href="http://tuscaloosahalfmarathon.org/">Tuscaloosa Half Marathon</a> with all proceeds going towards "Building Toward Recovery", I knew I had to do my part and run it. Here was the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon Mission Statement: "The mission of the Tuscaloosa Half Marathon is to encourage healthy habits and exercise, while also aiding in recovery efforts from the April 27, 2011 tornado that ripped through Tuscaloosa County.<br>
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Benefiting organizations for the Inaugural Tuscaloosa Half Marathon and Fun Run are ReadBAMARead (readbamaread.org) and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa (playgroundsforttown.com). 100% of event proceeds will go toward rebuilding efforts for the playgrounds and school libraries that were affected throughout the county on April 27, 2011."<br>
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I was more than happy to donate and put the word out that my friends needed to run this race too. Aside from being an absolutely freezing day, it was a GREAT run. We ran 13.1 miles not just through the University of Alabama campus but all over Tuscaloosa, even right past lots of the devastation. Small reminders with every turn of every road of this storm. I had it in my brain that I was going to set a PR at this race. And I don't really know why other than I just wanted to run hard, make it hurt just a little and really be proud of myself for running through this great city. And set a PR I did! 2:07:52 was my official time and I couldn't have been happier because this race was HILLY! And yes, it did hurt..but it was a good kind of hurt. :)<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.800000190734863px;"> 2013 Tuscaloosa Half Marathon Finisher Medal</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small; text-align: start;"> I wish I could have spend a little more time Friday afternoon at packet pickup/expo but it was an outside event and I was freeeezing so I just couldn't make that happen. I got to the race early Saturday morning, had no trouble finding a place to park, hit the restrooms and then headed towards the start line. It was in the 20's so I was ready to start running!</span></td></tr>
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13.1 miles later, I crossed the finish line a happy girl and enjoyed my time at the <a href="http://www.tuscaloosaamphitheater.com/">Tuscaloosa Amphitheater</a> (home of the finish line party). I was really excited to get to go the Amphitheater. I've not been before and now I'm really hoping to catch a few concerts there this summer. They have great lineups and now I can see why! There was lots of water, bananas, <a href="http://www.jimnnicks.com/">Jim N' Nicks BBQ</a> and even HOT coffee! The coffee was a HUGE bonus for me because I was sooooo cold after I cooled down.<br>
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The band was playing and we took a few post race pics and decided to hang around for the awards and door prizes. I didn't place in my age group. Bummer. I thought I might since I knew I was around the 2:08 mark. Oh well, I 'll get 'em next time. A few of my friends did not want to stay but I love a good door prize so I decided to take my chances and boy am I glad I did! I ended up winning a beautiful <a href="http://www.sarablaine.com/">Sara Blaine </a>necklace from with a price tag of $370. Woah. Now THAT'S a door prize!! My mom won a $100 gift certificate to a local jeweler. So overall, I would say it's definitely in my best interest to hang around a few extra minutes and try to win a door prize. :)<br>
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I'm not sure of the exact number of finishers in the race (I had heard there were around 1000 people registered) but for this to be the Inaugural race, I'm thinking they raised a good amount of money to help in the recovery efforts. Being a huge Alabama Football fan, Tuscaloosa Al. is one of my favorite places in the world (well aside from Walt Disney World)! The thought of something happening to my city was just devasting. There are so many things that are different now but so many things that are even better now. Adding races and recovery efforts over the next few years will definitely help in the healing/rebuilding process. I thoroughly enjoyed the race and will definitely run it again. My only complaint was that the lanyard was Yellow and Black! I wanted it to be Crimson Red or Houndstooth!! But other than that, no complaints on my end. Well Done <a href="http://tuscaloosahalfmarathon.org/">Tuscaloosa Half Marathon</a>!! Thank you for an excellent race and see you again next year!! Roll Tide!!<br>
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2. Running in one of my favorite cities. Roll Tide!<br>
3. Post Race Party Rocked!<br>
4. The course was challenging...and I love a good challenge!<br>
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Are you thinking about buying a new Smartwatch?? Are you into tracking your fitness?? If the answers to those questions are yes, then I have the perfect watch for you!! Check out the new Google OS LG Watch W7 Smartwatch!</div>
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<li>Showcase style and function with this LG Watch W7 smartwatch.</li>
<li>Powered by Wear OS, it offers Google Assistant and fitness tracking features, and the premium stainless steel design resists corrosion and scratches, ensuring long-lasting use.</li>
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<li>With a Swiss-made gearbox, this LG Watch W7 smartwatch delivers precise hand movements for accurate time monitoring.</li>
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<b>OS by Google Messaging:</b><br />
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<li>Proactive Help From the Google Assistant: Keeps you ahead of your day with proactive, personalized help from Google Assistant, even before you ask.</li>
<li>Smarter Health Coaching from Google Fit: Motivates you towards a healthier life with coaching and activity tracking based on guidelines from the American Heart Association & World Health Organization.</li>
<li>Maximizes Your Time: Get more done and maximize your time with more glanceable, easy to manage notifications, with smart replies to respond quickly on the go.</li>
<li>Compatible with iPhone/iOS and Android.</li>
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<li>First Wear OS by Google watch that features mechanical hands and fully functional touchscreen, with a watch-only mode that lets the W7 last for 100 days between charges.</li>
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All opinions are my own. I am enjoying tracking my fitness with this smartwatch!<br />
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-59559088163750425282018-10-11T21:21:00.001-05:002018-10-11T21:22:01.314-05:00The Fall lineup is HERE! <p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-15CiIOpmubw/W8ACcWm8oBI/AAAAAAAAIbo/pjMeTDgJiJMGAYW3VHFi7_0USXjiTNTawCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p></p><p></p><p>Here’s my lineup for the next several weeks!</p><p>I’m currently having a hard time keeping it all straight! So many flights, hotels, races, running outfits to be confirmed. :)) </p><p>I love traveling. I love running. And I love all of the experiences that I’m about to go experience. </p><p>I’ve had "Running over the Golden Gate Bridge" on my bucket list since I started running in 2008. I’ve registered for the Rock n’ Roll Las Vegas Half for the past three years and have had to cancel all three years...this year, I’m not cancelling! </p><p>I’m running Magic City Half Marathon for the 8th year in a row!</p><p>Talladega 13.1, Chattanooga Four Bridges Half and Big Easy Half are all brand new firsts for me! </p><p>....And Marine Corps Marathon I hear blows all of the other races away in the country no matter how big or small so I’m super excited about that one! </p><p>Then RunDisney. Marathon and Princess weekend. You have my heart. You are my heart. And those who love me the most, know this. I will never leave you!!!!! </p><p>These are my races. These are my 2018 loves. I’ve trained. I’ve healed and prepared. And I’m ready!</p><p>Happy Running and see you all real soon!! </p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-9094020116705705342018-09-13T21:25:00.001-05:002018-09-13T21:25:52.649-05:00Rough Day. Real Day. #HurryUpTomorrow<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xihPIYV9Sw8/W5sPqU-OsLI/AAAAAAAAIbc/wG2nARa05uwblS6m897RLn9L02InonOlACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p></p><p></p><p>Today was a rough day. And on rough days, I tend to lean towards my "happy" place. My "happy" memories. My place where I want to go to escape the real world. I looked through my camera roll and this is the photo that made me smile. :)))</p><p>Yesterday was so great for me on so many levels and then....BAM. Reality sets in today. I cried allllllll morning long. I wrote a very long post....and deleted it all. I care ZERO to talk or blog about "me". </p><p>Tomorrow, I will pour myself into work and not even dare think about today.💙</p><p>Happy Running and Hope to See Ya Real Soon! <br></p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-51997932863175299012018-08-25T13:38:00.001-05:002018-08-25T13:38:34.482-05:00Gimme That Skull Bling And Can I Get A Roll Tide?!<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9AeA79N00D8/W4GhCFAGDGI/AAAAAAAAIbQ/FcXOHq3bWK8Qft9TtEtPanTjTzTdO3ucwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="">Happy Happy Happy to take this off of my arm today...16 miles DONE! I was so tired of running the same streets in Birmingham this morning (blah) and I’m more than ready for a change of scenery next weekend in Tupelo, Mississippi!☠️☠️ </p><p></p><p></p><p>And....me and my running pals plan on watching the first Bama game next Saturday night together before the race! Heck yeah! Football season is finally here!🙌🏼</p><p>Happy Running and ROLL TIDE!</p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-26438300784487793772018-08-22T21:38:00.010-05:002018-08-22T22:15:14.819-05:00I’m Glad that I Gained 15 lbs. #IKindaLikeMyCurves<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Uyd089mW5a4/W34XxrXftHI/AAAAAAAAIbE/-sbfobKfD40-LJCDRPkxwbvd4hUtBHxxACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p></p><p></p><p>So I posted this picture on Instagram the other day after I was in the gym talking to some of my best gal pals about gaining/losing weight, confidence, pregnancy weight loss and sexiness as a woman. THAT’s RIGHT. I just said "sexiness as a woman" out loud to my girlfriends. #TwoRedLightTownMomsGoneWild. Lol.</p><p>The photo on the left is me after crossing the 2016 Walt Disney World Marathon. I can remember that day vividly. I was under huge amounts of personal stress in my life. I didn’t eat. Hardly ever. I worked out and burned wayyyyyy too many calories everyday/all day. I was constantly stressed about trying to run lots of miles. Bottom line. I. WAS. STRESSED.</p><p>The photo on the right. July 4th, 2018. There are lots of folks who still think I possess a lot of the qualities from the above paragraph. That’s probably the furthest thing from MY truth. I appear way different on the outside to a lot of people than the way I really am on the inside. </p><p>I have let so many things go over the last 8 months to be exact. I am in a major life change at home in my personal life. I eat well. I sleep well. I have vivid goals. I will not allow myself to be stressed like the left girl. I’m healthy. I’m strong. And I have a great outlook on life. Girl on the right celebrates Taco Tuesday. EVERY Tuesday.</p><p>I won’t let my own insecurities beat me down....</p><p>To say that I was overwhelmed by the responses from my Instaphoto is an understatement. I had some nice messages, some blunt messages and some not so good texts. I get it. For me to post that I was 135lb going to 150lb and I’m okay with it, ruffled a few feathers. Hey, I get that. I’m sorry to those whose feathers that I ruffled. That’s my weight and I recognize that lots of women would want to weigh 150lb on a bad day. I appreciate that honesty more than you know. I’ve weighed wayyyyyy more than that in years past so I sincerely sympathize with you there. But I also celebrate you, no matter what number that you weigh. </p><p>On the flip side.....I’ve received messages from women with eating disorders who would love to weigh 135lb and say that I’m being snarky in calling that "too skinny". </p><p>Again, these were my numbers for my frame. I’m not a tiny mite. Never have been. Never will be. </p><p>The above photo was only a reminder to myself and to my two teenage daughters that numbers on a scale are just that. Numbers on a scale. Women are BEAUTIFUL and I want to be a Healthy example to my girls. Nothing more. Nothing less. </p><p>I’m glad that I GAINED a few extra pounds and I want to be strong, healthy and sexy in all of the right ways that a 45 year old mom to three teenagers can be. </p><p>Does this blog post sound vain? I sure hope not...I hope it inspires others to let you know that it’s OKAY to actually GAIN weight. Weight loss is great too. But balancing healthy and strong is just the best :)</p><p>But after hundreds of Instagram messages, I’m thinking that I absolutely love you guys for your support and honesty is always the best policy...Strong is sexy on so many levels and I love you all no matter how much you weigh!!!❤️</p><p>Oh and job update.... 4th interview is on Tuesday! They have created a job just for me because i didn’t fit the mold for what they were looking for!! And this could be the best ever. :)))</p><p>Happy Running and Happy Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Curves and Job Hunt! :)))</p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-59229068786735760662018-08-20T21:08:00.004-05:002018-08-23T20:44:11.076-05:00When you wear your BucketList on your head...my fall race schedule!🤷🏻♀️<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The running nerd in me LOVES to see summer coming to an end but only for one reason. I love love love running in the heat but I love the fact that the fall races are just around the corner.</div>
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I've got a packed schedule this fall and I couldn't be happier. With no expectations other than to cross the finish line upright, I'm feeling pretty good about myself and my training.</div>
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I've got a few races coming up that I've always wanted to run.....and then I have a few coming up that I've ran multiple times before in the past but I just can't see myself NOT ever running them!</div>
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<b><i>Tupelo Half Marathon, </i></b>September 3rd--I return to Tupelo, Ms. to run the Tupelo Half Marathon. If you haven't been to this little city in a while, lemme tell you that I had so much fun there last year that I have added this race to my "must do it every year". My gosh, this city has so many quaint restaurants and cute little places to hang out in. Last year, I spent my Saturday night before the race watching the Alabama Football game at a local bar/restaurant and plan to do that again this year! Roll Tide!</div>
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With a 5am start time, Tupelo Half Marathon will be a early day....I'll be back home by noon and able to spend the rest of Labor Day Weekend with my fam! </div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.marinemarathon.com/">Marine Corps Marathon</a></i></b>--October 28, Washington, D.C. Full Marathon #15, Here I come! I've had my eye on this marathon for a while now. I hear only good things about it and also hear that once I run it once, I'm going to want to run it again and again and again! I can't wait! My girlfriends and I are staying with another friend who just moved to the DC area so we are excited to hang out with her as well as run the race! I love a girls weekend getaway!</div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.motivrunning.com/">So Fi Golden Gate Bridge Half Marathon</a></i></b>--November 4, San Francisco, Ca. So this is the BIG one for me. I made a bucket list in 2009 and "Run over the Golden Gate Bridge" was one of the top things that I typed out on my list. I've been waiting for a long time for this one. And I'm super excited about it. See photo above for the nonsense that I put my fam through while I'm hanging around the house. LOL..</div>
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This was the only gift that I received from my family on Christmas Day so I've decided to stay a few days longer while I'm in California. My plans are to run the race and then head to Disneyland! After a few days in Anaheim, I'll be meeting up with my cousin in Scottsdale, Arizona and then heading to Las Vegas for the weekend... leading me to my next race!</div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.runrocknroll.com/">Rock n' Roll Las Vegas Half Marathon</a>--</i></b>November 11, Las Vegas, Nv. I've been registered for this race for the PAST THREE YEARS and have had to back out all three years. So, to say that I'm going to attempt to run it again, I'm pretty postitive that I'm going to give it my best shot this year! Everyone that I know that has ever ran this race says that its the ultimate night race and there's nothing like it in the world! Close down the strip and let's run!!</div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.bigeasyrunfest.events.com/">Big Easy Half Marathon</a>--</i></b>November 17, New Orleans, La. New Orleans is only a 5 hour drive for me so this will be a super quick trip! Leave the day before the race. Expo, dinner, run the race the next morning and hit the road to home! I will need a good night's sleep for my next race.....The next day!!</div>
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<b><i><a href="https://www.magiccityrun.com/">Magic City Half Marathon</a></i></b>--November 18, Birmingham, Al. This Half Marathon is located in the heart of MY city! Birmingham, Alabama! I'm a Magic City Half Ambassador so I also have a discount code for this race if any of my friends are interested in making the trip to the South to run this race! We start just outside of Regions Park (home of the Birmingham Barons) and we finish ON the Baseball field! Pretty cool venue for a Half Marathon Finish Line!</div>
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After Magic City Half, I will try to make it through the holidays, log lots of training miles and then get ready to go see that crazy dwarf again at Walt Disney World!!</div>
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I will run my 6th <a href="https://www.blogger.com/www.rundisney.com">Dopey Challenge</a> (48.6 miles) in January, 2019 and I cannot wait!! </div>
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Planning ahead is always fun and I'm excited to run with my friends all over the country....Lots of work to do and lots of miles to log. I'm ready!!</div>
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BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-24421000740689705272018-08-19T20:56:00.012-05:002018-08-20T00:19:37.922-05:00The weekend wrap-up!<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R3Le7XxsF-s/W3o8I7mDZdI/AAAAAAAAIYU/XPSPb2_dB9cxWusX8PK4hhde119L6P6zgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-puFOKKefHlY/W3o8Pdnq0SI/AAAAAAAAIYY/vRChHK3504Q1fQafsRLhCmFEWCiD3D2PgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wCC55xNFf38/W3o_KK44tnI/AAAAAAAAIY0/oGcxtqQYig8uT1N-5qGoPTfw47bAVyTDgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p></p><p></p><p>What started out as an ordinary weekend for me, quickly took a turn for the better when I decided to work late Friday night and received a surprise text from my husband that my oldest daughter was home for the weekend from college! </p><p>It’s been a full two weeks since she has moved out and I’m feeling a little down. Who am I kidding?!? I’m ALOT down. Lost without her is more like it.</p><p>Not sad. Just something in my house has been missing. </p><p>I’ve been filling the void with work. So when I received the photo of my daughter laid back on my couch) while I was at work at 7pm on a Friday night), I knew I was about to have a pretty good weekend. </p><p>Dilemma: I want to spend every waking minute with my kids this weekend but I also want to get my training runs in.</p><p>Saturday morning, I head out to meet my girlfriends for a 15 mile run starting at 5am...success. I ran the miles, hung around for a bit, drank coffee and ate breakfast and was still home pretty early. </p><p>Saturday afternoon, Lunch with my whole crew and then i spend the late afternoon cleaning out my garage and lots of my kids’ things that they just don’t need anymore. </p><p>Saturday night....family comes over and then late night trip to the grocery store to stock up my girl as she heads back to her dorm on Sunday! </p><p>Sunday: GREAT DAY. </p><p>I decide to wake up super early, grab a few miles with some friends who invited me on Saturday to come run with them on Sunday morning...</p><p>I’m back home by 8am, wake up all my kiddos, cook a big breakfast and then we head off to church! After church, I have to say goodbye again but then I’m quickly off to work. I teach my class and then quickly head off to take care of a few things that just need to be dealt with. ;) </p><p>Bootcamp Sunday night in my driveway and then cook a big ole Sunday night dinner and ready for Monday....</p><p>So. WOW. that’s a whole lot of details about my personal life and schedule but the bottom line is that I balanced out my family time with my run/workout times. I ran early (while my kids were asleep) so that I didn’t compromise my time with them....</p><p>But basically, I’ve gotten very little sleep this weekend and I crashed for 45 min Sunday late afternoon and that just wasn’t enough. </p><p>I’m headed to bed soon and am really looking forward to a good week at work and logging more miles this week than I did last week! </p><p>I bump my long run up to 16 miles on Saturday....I’m LOVING this hot and very humid weather. The sweat coming out of me is crazy. And I love it.<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1lwf4KNcLNo/W3pMcAUw-CI/AAAAAAAAIaQ/1NJjraLHp08sMYUB-yZ1Uf2DdW9uIpe_gCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EIYjjmck7oA/W3pMdeza6FI/AAAAAAAAIaU/2egGpQ3jGicJS2a5zapxfdxN0NWC-H1oQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PjKhmmwNmYA/W3pMe_Hg4uI/AAAAAAAAIaY/0T2AHUIYWjACTckv-EJunSE0UAievbGBwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p>One last thing...update on my job interview situation! I absolutely LOVED the interview process on Thursday. THANK YOU ALL for sweet messages, texts and posts! I’m not sure what (or if anything) will ever come from the job itself but it was fun to apply! </p><p>Either way, I have a job that I will eagerly wake up tomorrow to go work! That’s a testament to the people that I surround myself with daily. Pretty awesome folks!</p><p>HAPPY RUNNING, HAPPY MARATHON TRAINING</p><p>And GO LIVE IT!!! :)))</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-59518754853420218612018-08-15T21:54:00.003-05:002018-08-15T22:44:10.983-05:00What. A. Week!<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tq9bzdHjWDU/W3TjmEZ2vRI/AAAAAAAAIX4/SeeY-E2cDmIegfYcX6AUwcXU2aUExbCQQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p><p></p><p></p><p>To say that I’ve had a stressful and overwhelming couple of weeks would be an understatement! </p><p>Short and sweet:</p><p></p><ul><li>Moved my oldest child off to college.<br></li><li>Job interviews this week for full time job. Third interview tomorrow and am crossing my fingers for direction. Not sure that I even want the job but my eyes and ears are Open. I love my job now but I’ve had a few doors open...so I’m peeking in!</li><li>Still dealing with car wreck and insurance garbage. And not having a vehicle for a month has been fun. (Insert eye roll here)</li><li>School started for my other two kiddos.</li><li>Not so exciting news but I did get a new haircut and highlight and am feeling pretty. :)</li><li>And oh yeah...marathon training is still in the back of my brain. Logging a few miles everyday instead of feeling the long run pressures during the week.</li><li>Booked my flights to California today!! Hurry up November!!🙌🏼</li></ul>#ItIsWhatItIs. <img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HMXYVoi5FlQ/W3TmOICJ_3I/AAAAAAAAIYE/qY1ACgCEhA0X8jkuH_jhW2g-ZW9Ja8mAgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br><p></p><p>I’m trying to take it all in stride...but I will say that I’m looking forward to my fall racecations more than anyone will ever know! Life has me stressed. As a 45 yo Mom, I’m coping the best I can. :)))</p><p>HAPPY RUNNING AND HAPPY COPING. :))</p>BamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-11017926412078667872018-07-27T22:09:00.000-05:002018-07-27T22:09:01.407-05:00HP Envy x360 Laptop Review and $100 Discount!<div align="justify" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my last post, I mentioned how it's been a while since I have picked up my laptop and used it so I decided to do a little research on shopping for a new one. I went to Best Buy with my oldest daughter a few nights ago and shopped around! I found this HP Envy x360 Laptop. </div>
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A few things made me fall in love with the HP Envy x360 Laptop. The screen flips and instantly becomes a tablet! You can use a stylus on the screen. Thanks to the Windows Ink capabilities and Windows Operating System. I like having the laptop and tablet options in one!!</div>
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Another cool thing that I found regarding this laptop?? STUDENTS CAN SAVE $100!! But you will need to HURRY! Offer ends 7/28/18!</div>
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Click <a href="http://bby.me/6nscx">here</a> to save on the HP Envy 13" and <a href="http://bby.me/cnu5z">here</a> to save on the HP Envy 15".</div>
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Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen. Learn more ›</div>
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Quickly jot down notes and ideas with ease.</div>
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The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient WLED backlight.</div>
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Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.</div>
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<strong style="font-weight: 700;">360° flip-and-fold design</strong></div>
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Offers versatile functionality with laptop, audience, tabletop, presentation and tablet modes.</div>
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Friday the 13th. </div>
Long story short. I have taken over a year off from blogging. I've destroyed my car. I'm going through "Mom" changes. But more importantly, I'm THANKFUL for so many recent life lessons. Good, Bad and Painful.<br />
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They say that one thing can change your life. If I wasn't a believer before last Friday the 13th and surviving this car crash...well. I'm a total believer now. ONE. THING. CAN. CHANGE. YOUR. LIFE.<br />
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Fast forward a couple of weeks now and I'm still having a hard time processing it all. To say that I went through a traumatic experience is an understatement. I haven't slept through the night in two weeks. I have flashbacks constantly. I was banged up pretty good but no major injuries. The wreck was deemed my fault and my insurance is a disaster. And as usual, when times are hard, you really realize just who you can count on in life. So....here we go again...Back to my blog!! I like putting all of my random thoughts down and going back and reading them later.<br />
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Here a few things that I'm dealing with right now...<br />
Typically, I keep my blog focused on running, fitness, Disney and product review related. I've been through a whole lot of life changes over the last year. That's also why I haven't' picked up my laptop. I've just been BUSY. My oldest daughter just graduated from High School and is leaving for college NEXT WEEK!! OMG!!!!! My other two kids are in High School also. I have been working around the clock for the past year to save up some money and pay off some bills!<br />
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With technology the way it is now, does anyone even blog anymore?? Or do they all just post on stories??!<br />
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Well. Again. I don't care what everyone else is doing. I'm going back to what I know. My blog.<br />
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So about the whole one thing can change your life thing again.....Since my car wreck, I have decided to SLOW DOWN and let a few things go in my life that are completely unnecessary and are leading me down a dead end road. Ironically, I was at a standstill when the other guy hit me driving 50+ mph. Go figure.<br />
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I am in the middle of training for Marine Corps Marathon so I will have lots of running posts SOON! As for now, I'm closing this post tonight and heading to sleep early. My brain just needs to shut down and RELAX.<br />
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.....and I'm going to try to run a few miles tomorrow. I tried to run last Saturday and I was still just too sore.<br />
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I'm excited to be coming back to the "Bamagirlruns" that I was a few years ago! :)))<br />
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Happy Healing and Happy Blogging.<br />
xoxo,<br />
BamagirlrunsBamagirlRUNShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16224056326873367319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3317379866886823777.post-24511809682382658712017-06-25T22:05:00.001-05:002017-06-25T22:05:40.345-05:00Chicago Marathon/Dopey Challenge Training Week #3...After the Rain.<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
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Week #3 of my Chicago Marathon/Dooey Challenge training..How Did I do??<br />
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<b><i>My Week 3 Training Called for:</i></b><br />
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5 miles<br />
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Sunday---<br />
One hour YCross Class<br />
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Monday---<br />
45 min YCross Class<br />
45 min Spin Class<br />
45 min Cardio equipment (10 min Stair Climber, 10 min Elliptical, 10 min Treadmill)<br />
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Tuesday---<br />
15 min Core Workout<br />
One hour Bootcamp<br />
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Wednesday---<br />
45 min YCross Class<br />
3 Mile Run<br />
30 min Lateral Elliptical Machine<br />
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Thursday---<br />
4 Mile Run<br />
One hour Bootcamp<br />
45 Min Butts and Guts Workout<br />
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Friday---<br />
45 min Circuit Workout<br />
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Saturday---<br />
11 Mile Run<br />
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Yay! I made up for the missed mileage from last week. There wasn't too much out of the ordinary happening for me this week. I had a really good training week, a great week at work, took a couple of solid naps and have been VERY mindful of my diet!<br />
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All week, across the state of Alabama, we have had some pretty bad storms...<br />
Running outside has been almost impossible. I've logged a few extra miles on the treadmill. However, we managed to get our long run in Saturday morning with very little rain! We still had 94% humidity and light misting so needless to say, we were SOAKED but even at that, we had a great 11-mile run and post-run coffee. :)</div>
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So far so good with my training...I'm having fun documenting my progress and my set backs. Next week, my training calls for a 9 mile long run. Hopefully, the weather will be much better this week and we will be able to get those miles in!<br />
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As for tonight, I'm off to snooze! I have a 4am wakeup call to start my workouts....Good night!<br />
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Happy Running, Happy Training and Happy Sunshine!<br />
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After the storms...</div>
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Ready for some sunshine next week!</div>
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Week #2....How Did I do??<br>
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I'll be honest. I didn't do as great this week as I did last week....<br>
At least with my running and mileage. <br>
I came up 2 miles short.<br>
However, my workouts were great! Overall, I feel strong so I'm not worried about a few missed miles....<br>
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<b><i>My Week 2 Training plan called for</i></b>:<br>
45 minutes (running or cross training)<br>
45 minutes (running or cross training)<br>
4 miles<br>
7 miles<br>
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<b><i>The Training that I did this week....</i></b><br>
Sunday---<br>
One hour YCross<br>
3 mile run.<br>
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Monday---<br>
45 min YCross<br>
45 min YCross<br>
45 min Spin Class<br>
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Tuesday---<br>
One hour Bootcamp<br>
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Wednesday---<br>
45 min YCross<br>
45 min YCross<br>
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Thursday---<br>
Rest<br>
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Friday---<br>
45 min Circuit Bootcamp<br>
3.5 mile run<br>
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Saturday---<br>
3.1 mile 5K (Fultondale Stampede 5k)<br>
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I had a really good week this week! I was super busy with work...picked up a new client to personal train, officially got registered for Atlanta Mania in July and enjoyed all of my workouts! I ended the week with the Fultondale Stampede 5K in Fultondale, Al. I felt like I was running on rested legs and even won 3rd place in my age group! I totally won that award even though I really didn't deserve it. There were only four people in my age group and I was super slow...a 30 minute 5k probably shouldn't be worthy of winning awards. Either way, I had a great run in the heat and humidity and I was just glad to finish without any major issues.<br>
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Next weekend, I'm planning on running a long run with my running group and just logging the miles. I'm ready to sweat!!<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One hour of Bootcamp in my Backyard!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ready to run the Fultondale Stampede 5K!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yay! I won 3rd place in my age Group! LOL.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Horse Plaque.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cool Chicks. :))</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some of my running group after the race!</td></tr>
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I'm looking forward to next week! I've got a light workout schedule ahead as well as light mileage...I plan on making up some of the mileage from last week....<br>
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Happy Running and Happy Training!<br>
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In Between Workouts.</div>
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