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Things I Will Do For My Next Marathon

Posted on October 23, 2010 by geri

So okay, I am pretty much decided to do another marathon next year. My time of 5:30 seem pretty easy and too tempting to beat. Here’s my plan to how to improve my time next year: 1.) Leg strengthening and … Continue reading →

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Go! (My First Full Marathon)

Posted on October 11, 2010 by geri

Running the full marathon was much harder than I anticipated. I had new aches in my legs and feet that I have never experienced before. I’ve got blisters on my feet for the first time. On mile 18 above, my … Continue reading →

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Set…

Posted on October 8, 2010 by geri

Evan, our friend Candice and I drove to McCormick Place, the largest convention center in the US according to Wiki, to pick up my race packet for this Sunday’s marathon. The biggest problem was finding the way to the parking … Continue reading →

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Running Around Lake Monona

Posted on September 29, 2010 by geri

Our condo in Madison overlooks Lake Monona, the smaller of the 2 lakes that flanks the city making it an isthmus. Even before I took running seriously almost 3 years ago, whenever I am at the patio or the porch … Continue reading →

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Ready…

Posted on September 22, 2010 by geri

Got the above Monday. Almost threw it out because I thought it was junk mail. It’s actually the Chicago Marathon participant guide with my ID number on it. Aside from important information, you will need this pamphlet to present in … Continue reading →

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