My stories of training & racing around the world
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Taking Time Off Is Hard To Do
So the past few weeks I’ve inadvertently taken a bit of time off from consistent and regimented training. A part of me wishes I had a triathlon coach. Another part of me wishes I had more friends… Read more
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Via Formspring: Do you consider your heart BPM when training? If so, how do you go about it? Do you track avg BPM? Do you try and maintain a certain % of your max heart rate?
Sorry for the delayed reply! I have NOT done any real BPM training, primarily because I don’t own a monitor. Since I’m new and starting out, I’m really trying to learn to listen to my body instead… Read more
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Fitness Fridays: Starting a Running Routine From Scratch
Most of the people who have joined Team Dress for Success for the Honda LA Marathon are starting from scratch. I completely give them props for doing this! Because 26.2 miles can be daunting (especially for the… Read more
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Want to Join a Charity Marathon Team?
I’m hosting a public video chat today to give you information on joining Team Dress for Success. If you’ve been wanting to get into running, this is a great opportunity! I will be hosting group runs on… Read more
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Via Formspring: Hi! I am 18 years old and I have been struggling with my weight from a young age. I finally decided that I wanted to make a change in my life. I am about to start college and I was wondering if you had some tips for me.
Transitioning from high school to college can be a difficult experience. The freedom that comes from being able to make your own decisions may lead you down a path that ultimately ends up self-destructive despite your best… Read more
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Via Formspring: What gave you the strength to keep on losing weight?
It was a mix of internal and external motivations. I knew that I was doing something good for myself — I was becoming a healthier and happier version of myself. Additionally, I was also doing something good… Read more
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A Saturday of Personal Bests
My Saturday = 4 + 0.5 + 19.39 Needless to say, my Saturday was pretty intense. It started off slowly enough with a steady 4 mile run, which 1) was a catch-up from from the other day and… Read more
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Recent Read: Teach Yourself How to Run a Marathon
This was one of my most favorite marathon books to read. It was very snappy, straight forward, and to the point. The content is well structured and the information is poignant. It’s a fantastic resource for the… Read more
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Recent Read: Complete Guide to Women’s Running
This was an interesting read, designed to help women ease themselves into the sport of running. It provided some great emotional comfort while addressing common questions and issues that females encounter while on the road. I skimmed… Read more
Amara in Training 