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Run, Girl, Run

Busy weekend of photography, running, gardening and running some more.

Starting Saturday with a sunrise photo walk at a favorite haunt – Lloyd Hall and the Waterworks:

Then off to participate in Mayfair Fallen Heroes Run and Walk. This year fallen Firefighter Joseph Konrad was remembered. Proceeds raised with be donated in Joseph Konrad’s name to the Hero Thrill Show which provides scholarship funds for children of police and firemen killed or disabled in the line of duty.

A rather large group gathered on Saturday morning to run/walk 5K and support Philly’s Finest.

After the run, I made a pilgrimage to Feeney’s – the only gardening center in the nation that has EVERYTHING. My little garden has been entered into a yearly City Gardens Contest and I’m looking to add another red ribbon to my garden. While at Feeney’s, I picked up some promising organic pest control in the form of Praying Mantids.

Since I eat and donate produce from this garden, I am particularly vigilant in maintaining an organic, pesticide-free garden. Organic gardening is quite easy to maintain, also, the garden produces very little waste with most of it is reclaimed and reused in the garden.

Sunday morning was spent running across Ben Franklin Bridge from Philly to Camden with two outstanding running buddies. We ran eight miles in total, including really good hill work. Training has been going really well and I’m looking forward to the half marathon this coming Saturday.

After the run, we had brunch at Jones, a Stephen Starr restaurant that serves one of the best comfort food in the city. However, I still like Honey’s Sit and Eat just a smidgen better.

Posted on May 20, 2012 :: Categories: Inspirational, Philadelphia :: Tags: Running
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Chasing 26.2 UPDATE

Source: followgram.me via Tania on Pinterest

In advance of the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon, I signed up with Clif Bar Pace Team.

Clif Bar organizes experience runners to help set the pace in marathons and half marathons for runners all skill levels. The following video describes their role in helping runners successfully complete a marathon.

When you sign up with the Clif Bar Pace team, they send you samples of the latest Clif Bar running foods. These items will come in handy during my first Half Marathon in two weeks. I’m really looking forward to Oddyssey Half Marathon and the free beer post run as well.

If all goes well, by the time I step up to the starting line at the Philadelphia Marathon; in addition to Team Philly Marathon training, I will have two half marathons and a sprint triathlon completed.

Basically, I will sleep after the marathon is completed!

Posted on May 14, 2012 :: Categories: Philadelphia :: Tags: Marathon, Philadelphia, Running
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And Miles To Go Before I Sleep

Time flies when you run…

2010:

Lots of space to fill on the board!

2012:

I still see a few empty spots!

It all started with a challenge to myself to run a 5K and I chose the inaugural Alex Lemonade Stand Fund 5K in Ridley Park. What a journey it has been, bumps and all. I would not change a moment, okay, maybe the mud run fiasco.

I’m excited to have the opportunity to tackle new running challenges, meet new friends along the way and support worthy charities.

Malinda writing at Twins Run in our family asks in a blog post: ‘What do you stand for?” Running in essence is an individual sport, an motivations always vary. I stand for those who can no longer run, those who dream of running and those taking their first steps on the trail.

Speaking of running, Claire Lomas has successfully completed her London Marathon. What an inspiring woman!

Posted on May 12, 2012 :: Categories: Inspirational :: Tags: Running
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2012 Broad Street Race Recap

Go Team Philly!

Yesterday, I had the pleasure to run 10 miles on Broad Street ending spectacularly at the Navy Yard. The running gods gifted the 40,000 assembled runners with perfect running weather – overcast sky with a crisp temperature. The Broad Street Run is in its 34th year and is America’s most popular 10 mile race. Yes, it is. Registration for this race sold out in 5 HOURS. Participant results from this year and previous years can be found HERE.

I could not wait for race day, as I considered this my comeback run since my accident during a mud run last year. Of course, this idea sat in the back of my head and added pressure to all my workouts. This is not a bad thing as it was a good motivator to get me out of bed at 4:30 am three days a week and to run more consistently during the week. Oprah Winfrey once said of running – “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” Yesterday, I reaped a generous reward for all the months of training. I am so happy to report that I crushed my 2011 Broad Street time by 16 minutes AND recorded a new PR (Personal Record) for the 10K (6 mile) distance during the Broad Street run. So, not only did I set a PR for the Broad Street Run, I also recorded a PR for the 10K distance at the same time.

I have to admit I shed happy tears when I crossed the finish line and checked my time on my Nike Sportswatch.

If you are a runner or aspiring to be one, the Broad Street Run should be number one on your list of dream runs. The run brings out the best of Philadelphia and will always be source of pride for runners who step up to the challenge of running Broad Street.

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Posted on May 08, 2012 :: Categories: Philadelphia :: Tags: 2012 Broad Street Run, Running
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2012 Broad Street Run

Sunday, May 6th

2011: 1:47:57
2012: 01:31:30

Finish: 1:31:30 – Pace: 9:09 per mile
Place Overall: 12419 / 41638
Place in Gender: 5357 / 23360
Overdiv: 530 / 2476

Posted on May 06, 2012 :: Categories: Philadelphia :: Tags: Philadelphia, Running
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May The 4th Be With You, Broad Street Runners

Seriously getting excited for the Broad Street Run! #IBXRun10

Run Broad Street with Team Philly

Had a fantastic time waiting and waiting and waiting in a line that snaked around the Lincoln Financial Field in order to pick up this beauty:

Source: Uploaded by user via Tania on Pinterest

I’ve made no secret I’m ecstatic about the Broad Street Run. Much of my enthusiasm comes from training and mentoring new runners with Team Philly. On the eve of this run, I want to wish the amazing runners of Team Philly a fantastic Broad Street Run – just remember this as you take your place at the starting line:

We are at the precipice of an amazing event. Overcoming struggles and persistent training have brought us to the the starting line of this run.

This is our day. This is our time. This is our run.

Go Get It.

Posted on May 04, 2012 :: Categories: Philadelphia :: Tags: Running
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Believe in the Run

Posted on May 04, 2012 :: Categories: Entertainment :: Tags: 2012 Broad Street Run, Friday Night Jukebox, Running
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2012 Broad Street Run – The Reasons Why I’m Running

Why I am running the 2012 Broad Street Run.

2012 Broad Street Run

I may have submitted this too late for inclusion into the Inquirer’s profiles of participants running the 2012 Broad Street Run, so I’m posting the reasons why I’m running this year.

2011 Broad Street Run was my first distance run. With training and support from Team Philly, the run was simply magical. A passion for running was ignited with that race, so much so I signed up to participate in longer distance runs in the fall. Training went on full speed into the summer, until I sustained an ankle and finger fracture during a mud run. In the ER, the reality that I would not be able to safely train for the races I had looked forward to running began to sink in and it gutted me.

As I healed, I planned. When medically cleared to start running again, I joined Goals Fitness Boot Camp to work on strength and cardio fitness and eased back into running, starting with small distances gradually building up the number of miles. As I progressed, there was an improvement in my running pace and running became fun again; I missed that so much. By February, I began to believe that maybe I could dramatically improve upon my Broad Street finish time. I was thinking this was my comeback story; from devastating injury to PR glory at the 2012 Broad Street Run. Then I heard about Sherry Arnold and her story inspired me to become that much stronger. Via websites and social media came the awful news of Sherry Arnold’s abduction and murder during an early morning run. This struck home, as I often run alone in places I deem ‘safe’. Three days a week I’m out the door at 5 am for Goals Fitness boot camp session and often run alone after work along Kelly Drive.

On Sunday, May 6th, I will realize my comeback from injury and will dedicate this run in honor of the memory of Sherry Arnold. Sherry was a math teacher, wife, mother, and runner. In essence, she was one of us.Her tragic end galvanized people get out and run – stomping out fear and getting stronger one mile at a time. While I can’t change the past, I can honor her memory by facing my own running challenges and finding the strength to overcome them.

Posted on April 28, 2012 :: Categories: Inspirational :: Tags: 2012 Broad Street Run, Running
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Bleed it Out – Linkin Park

2012 Broad Street Run

Bring. It. On.

Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in

I bleed it out digging deeper
Just to throw it away.

Posted on April 27, 2012 :: Categories: Entertainment :: Tags: 2012 Broad Street Run, Friday Night Jukebox, Running
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Chasing 26.2 – Claire Lomas 2012 Virgin London Marathon Challenge

After learning of Claire Lomas and her journey to the 2012 Virgin London Marathon, I have no excuses as to why I should not complete a marathon or two. In my professional life, I’ve read about the devastation of spinal cord injuries and Claire’s story offers a ray of hope for people struggling with these injuries.

Claire Lomas suffered a devastating spinal injury horseback riding in 2007 leaving her with no sensation from her chest down. With a fantastic support group and modern technology via ReWalk from Argomedtech, Claire decided to walk the 2012 London Marathon to raise awareness and funding for spinal injuries.

Check out her progress at Get Claire Walking Campaign.