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Half-marathon training Week sixteen, day three Two miles today and I started out stressed. Work has been crazy busy and I worked through lunch for the third time this week today. Those of you who knew me during the Bickel … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week Sixteen, day one I missed a run last week (the long run on Saturday) for the first time since our vacation to Jamaica in week three. I started feeling sick Friday night and woke up with a … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fifteen, day three I had intended to do the 8 mile Turkey Trot this morning, but the more I calculated the time, the more I realized I would really be pushing it to be ready to leave … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fifteen, day two I was supposed to meet a couple of the women from my team to run our four miles on the Katy trail last night, but I just wasn’t up to it. My back hurt, … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fifteen, day one When I walked into the kitchen at work yesterday morning, my coworker said, “Oh, good, I’m so glad you’re here!” My job is to handle emergencies that come in, so I assumed she was … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fourteen, Day four Four thoughts for day four: 1. If you have ever wondered if it’s possible to drink six or seven beers, sleep four hours, and then run ten miles, yes it is. Now that I … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fourteen, Day three Two miles on the Katy trail after work today. It was a beautiful evening for running. Cool and crisp with a gorgeous sunset over the MHH bridge. But I wasn’t fully enjoying it at … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week fourteen, day two Four miles on the trail last night with the Tuesday group. Still having some pain in my knees but it’s not too bad. It’s mostly affecting my speed, which is a little frustrating but … Continue reading →

  Half-marathon training Week fourteen, day one For the first time in 14 weeks, I set my alarm and woke up in plenty of time to go run before work! Yay me! Only one problem – it was freaking COLD … Continue reading →

Half-marathon training Week 13, day 4 In the fall of 1989, I was applying to law school. I had worked hard to keep my grades up in college and taken the LSAT. I had catalogued my extra-curriculars and worried over … Continue reading →