marathon training

Chicago Marathon Training Schedules now on Nike Running Blog

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If you have registered to run the sold out Chicago Marathon this year on October 11, you may be interested in the newly posted training schedules on the Nike Running Blog.  There are three levels available and they give you a clear idea of which one may suit your training.  It starts on June 15 [...]

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Smoothie Operator — quick nutritional training meal

May 5, 2009

Marathon training’s most underrated accessory is the blender. I use mine often while training.  It can provide a good solid nutritional meal in minutes.  In the summer my daughter and I love going to the farmer’s market in town and find fresh fruits and berries to include in our smoothies.   It’s also easy to keep [...]

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Boston Marathon Moment

March 25, 2009

I ran my first marathon one week before turning 50. My friends and family see a direct relationship between these 2 factors—I remain unconvinced. I am a slow runner and usually (the operative word here–usually) I am okay with this state of being. It is not a life philosophy, merely, a physical reality. At least, [...]

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Spring forward with set-backs

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My marathon training is a reflection of my life.  I am always setting goals for myself.   Doing well keeps me going.  But, a set-back keeps me going more.  It seems obvious that after a good run and a feeling of exhilaration that one would go running again.  But, I started to notice how after a terrible run and [...]

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